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

Sivels, 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 Sivels surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivels in America

Sivels is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivels surname appeared 471 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 Sivels.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivels 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 Sivels

The surname "SIVELS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, although the exact location is unclear. Some scholars suggest it may be linked to the Old English word "sivele," meaning "thread" or "line," possibly indicating an association with textile or weaving trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SIVELS" can be traced back to the Yorkshire area in the late 14th century. The "Sivels" spelling appears in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that era.

In the 15th century, variations of the surname, such as "Syveles" and "Sivill," are found in historical records from the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, respectively. These variations may indicate the name's spread across different regions or potential misspellings by scribes.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname "SIVELS" include John Sivels, a merchant and landowner who resided in the village of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, in the late 16th century. Records from 1587 mention him as a prominent figure in the local community.

Another individual of note was William Sivels, a scholar and author who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1632 in Lincolnshire, he authored several treatises on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the "SIVELS" surname appears in parish records from the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. One such entry from 1756 documents the baptism of a child named Elizabeth Sivels, born to parents Thomas and Mary Sivels.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Sir Robert Sivels, a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785 in Gloucestershire, he distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Bath for his bravery and leadership.

It's worth noting that while the "SIVELS" surname has a long history in England, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries, with many variations and alternative spellings emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivels

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

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

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