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

Sium, 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 Sium surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sium in America

Sium is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sium surname appeared 110 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 Sium.

The history of the last name Sium

The surname SIUM has its origins in the Scandinavian regions of Northern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Denmark and Sweden. It is believed to have emerged during the Viking era, between the 8th and 11th centuries AD.

SIUM is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "siór," which translates to "sea" or "ocean." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near the sea or were involved in maritime activities such as fishing or sea trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIUM can be found in the Landnámabók, an Icelandic manuscript from the 13th century that documents the settlement of Iceland. The manuscript mentions a man named Siumar, who is believed to be one of the first settlers of the island.

In the following centuries, the name SIUM continued to appear in various historical records and documents from the Scandinavian regions. For instance, a man named Siumar Bjornsson is mentioned in the Danish Census of 1688, suggesting that the name was still in use during that time period.

Notable individuals who bore the surname SIUM include Olaf Sium (1832-1910), a Norwegian sailor and explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions during the late 19th century. Another notable figure was Ingrid Sium (1871-1942), a Swedish author and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

The name SIUM can also be traced to certain place names in Scandinavia, such as the village of Sium in the Swedish province of Västergötland. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographic location or settlement.

Throughout history, the spelling of the name has varied slightly, with variations such as Sium, Siume, and Siuman appearing in different records and documents. However, the core root of the name has remained largely unchanged.

Other notable individuals with the surname SIUM include Hans Sium (1592-1657), a Danish nobleman and landowner who held significant influence in the region during the 17th century, and Gerda Sium (1901-1988), a Norwegian artist and painter who was known for her landscapes and portraits.

While the surname SIUM is relatively uncommon today, it continues to carry a rich historical significance, reflecting the maritime heritage and cultural traditions of the Scandinavian regions from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sium

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

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

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