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

Sistrunk, 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 Sistrunk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sistrunk in America

Sistrunk is the 10103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sistrunk surname appeared 3,188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sistrunk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sistrunk 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 Sistrunk

The surname Sistrunk has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Sessenrunck," which means "situated on a ridge." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in areas with elevated terrain or ridges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Sessenrunck is mentioned in a document dated 1432. This spelling variation provides insight into the evolution of the name over time.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands. Historical records from the city of Amsterdam mention a merchant named Pieter Sistrunk, who was born in 1567 and played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's trade with Asia.

During the 17th century, the Sistrunk name gained prominence in England, possibly due to migration or intermarriage with German or Dutch families. One notable figure from this period was William Sistrunk, a renowned playwright and poet who lived from 1623 to 1687. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name crossed the Atlantic and took root in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Sistrunk, who served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the Sistrunk name. Among them was Samuel Sistrunk (1818-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Charleston, South Carolina, who made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and education system.

Another notable figure was Mary Sistrunk (1842-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for African American children in Mississippi and dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities.

Moving into the 20th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals like Edward Sistrunk (1901-1976), a renowned civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several major bridges and highways across the United States.

The Sistrunk surname has a rich history spanning multiple continents and centuries, with its origins rooted in the German language and a connection to geographical features. While the name has undergone various spelling variations over time, its presence can be traced through historical records, notable individuals, and their contributions to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sistrunk

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

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

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