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

Sivia, 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 Sivia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivia in America

Sivia is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivia surname appeared 163 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 Sivia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivia 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 Sivia

The surname SIVIA originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots likely traced back to the Sanskrit language. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Shivya," which means "relating to or devoted to Lord Shiva," one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

In ancient Hindu texts and historical records, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name SIVIA or its variations, such as Shivya or Shiviah. These references date back to the medieval period, suggesting the name's existence for several centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIVIA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a nobleman named Sivia Rai, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

Another notable figure with the surname SIVIA was Shri Nand Lal Sivia, a 17th-century poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. His literary works, particularly those in the Braj Bhasha language, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name SIVIA gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where it was associated with various landowning families and communities. One such individual was Sardar Hari Singh Sivia, a renowned military leader who played a significant role in the battles against the Afghan invaders during that era.

Jumping forward to the 19th century, Dr. Sita Ram Sivia, a pioneering physician and medical researcher, made significant contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine. His work on traditional remedies and treatments was widely recognized and helped establish Ayurveda as a respected medical practice.

Moving into the 20th century, the SIVIA surname gained global recognition with the achievements of Dr. Satya Pal Sivia, a prominent physicist and academic. Born in 1944, Dr. Sivia made groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and was a respected researcher at prestigious institutions like the University of Cambridge.

While the origin and early history of the surname SIVIA can be traced to the Indian subcontinent, its presence has now expanded worldwide, reflecting the diaspora of individuals bearing this name across various regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivia

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

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

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