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

Sista, 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 Sista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sista in America

Sista is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sista surname appeared 174 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 Sista.

The history of the last name Sista

The surname "SISTA" has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "siste," which means "last" or "final." This surname may have been initially given to individuals who were the youngest or last-born child in their family.

In the early records of Sweden, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Sista," "Systa," and "Syste." One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Swedish Church Book from the parish of Norra Åsarp, dated 1588, where a man named Anders Sista was mentioned.

During the 17th century, the surname "SISTA" gained prominence in the region of Östergötland, particularly in the town of Linköping. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Carl Sista (1627-1698), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the town's economic development.

In the 18th century, the "SISTA" surname spread to other parts of Sweden, including Västergötland and Småland. One notable figure from this period was Johan Sista (1712-1782), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Vimmerby.

The 19th century saw the "SISTA" surname move beyond the borders of Sweden. In 1842, a man named Gustav Sista immigrated to the United States, settling in the state of Minnesota. He was among the earliest Swedish immigrants to establish a community in that region.

Another notable individual with the "SISTA" surname was Anna Sista (1856-1932), a Swedish author and feminist who fought for women's rights and educational reforms. Her works, published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were influential in shaping public discourse on gender equality.

Throughout its history, the "SISTA" surname has maintained a strong presence in Sweden, while also spreading to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse language and the cultural traditions of Scandinavia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sista

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

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 Sista 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.

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 Sista was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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