Find out how popular the last name Sisic is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sisic.

Sisic, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sisic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisic in America

Sisic is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisic surname appeared 272 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sisic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisic to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sisic

The surname SISIC is believed to have originated in Croatia during the 14th century. It is derived from the Croatian word "Sisak," which was the name of a town located in the present-day Sisak-Moslavina County. This town was situated along the Sava River and played a significant role in the region's history.

One of the earliest known references to the name SISIC can be found in the "Monumenta Historica Slavorum Meridionalium," a collection of historical documents compiled by the Croatian historian Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski in the mid-19th century. The documents mention individuals bearing the surname SISIC, indicating their connection to the town of Sisak.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juraj SISIC (1435-1511) was recorded as a Croatian nobleman and military commander. He served under the Hungarian-Croatian King Matthias Corvinus and played a crucial role in defending the region against Ottoman invasions.

During the 16th century, the SISIC surname gained prominence with the birth of Bartol SISIC (1550-1620), a renowned Croatian historian and writer. His works chronicled the history of Croatia and the surrounding areas, providing valuable insights into the region's past.

Another significant individual bearing the SISIC surname was Ivan SISIC (1675-1748), a Croatian Catholic priest and theologian. He authored several religious texts and served as a prominent figure in the Croatian Church during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Ferdo SISIC (1869-1940) emerged as a distinguished Croatian historian and academic. He was a professor at the University of Zagreb and made significant contributions to the study of Croatian history, particularly through his research on medieval documents and archives.

Throughout history, the SISIC surname has been associated with various locations and place names derived from the town of Sisak. For instance, the village of Sisičani, located in the Sisak-Moslavina County, likely derived its name from the SISIC surname, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the area.

While the SISIC surname may have evolved or been spelled differently in certain periods, its origins can be traced back to the town of Sisak and the Croatian region. The name has been carried by notable figures in Croatian history, contributing to the cultural and historical legacy of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisic

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sisic.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sisic was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sisic has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sisic was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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