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

Siv, 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 Siv surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siv in America

Siv is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siv surname appeared 431 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 Siv.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siv 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 Siv

The surname SIV originated in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "siv," meaning "rush" or "reed," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near wetlands or had an occupation related to the harvesting or processing of rushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIV can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "Sivr" or "Siur," which are variations of the modern spelling.

In the 14th century, a man named Erling Sivsson was mentioned in the Icelandic Annals, which documented notable events and individuals in Iceland's history. Sivsson's inclusion in these annals suggests that he or his family may have held some prominence or significance during that time.

During the 16th century, the name SIV appeared in the Swedish parish records of Värmland, a historical province in west-central Sweden. One notable individual from this region was Knut Siverson, a farmer and landowner born in 1587, who was recorded in the local church registers.

In the 17th century, the name SIV was found in the Danish census records from the island of Bornholm, located in the Baltic Sea. A prominent figure with this surname was Hans SIV, a merchant and ship owner born in 1652, who played a significant role in the island's trade and maritime activities.

Another notable individual with the surname SIV was the Norwegian philosopher and author, Erik SIV, who lived from 1732 to 1814. He was known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

While the surname SIV has its origins in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Norse language and the early inhabitants of the Nordic regions, who lived in close proximity to wetlands and utilized the abundant rushes for various purposes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siv

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

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

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