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

Sivik, 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 Sivik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivik in America

Sivik is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivik surname appeared 159 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 Sivik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivik 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 Sivik

The surname "SIVIK" is of Scandinavian origin, with roots tracing back to the Old Norse language spoken in medieval Scandinavia. It is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Norway.

The name "SIVIK" is derived from the Old Norse word "sík," which means "small creek" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small body of water or a settlement situated along a creek or stream.

One of the earliest known references to the name "SIVIK" can be found in the Norwegian census records from the late 13th century, where it was spelled "Sivikr." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 14th century, the name "SIVIK" appeared in a medieval manuscript detailing the ownership of land parcels in the region of Vestlandet, Norway. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic origins of the name and its association with specific locations.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname "SIVIK" was Torgils Sivik, a prominent farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Sola, near present-day Stavanger, Norway, in the late 15th century. His descendants continued to use the name for generations.

Another historical figure with the surname "SIVIK" was Ingrid Sivik, born in 1612 in the town of Sunnmøre, Norway. She was renowned for her skilled embroidery and her works were highly sought after by the local nobility.

In the early 18th century, a merchant named Hans Sivik, born in 1703, established a successful trading business in the city of Bergen, Norway. His family's wealth and influence grew substantially, and they became patrons of the arts and supporters of local educational institutions.

A notable military figure was Arne Sivik, born in 1786, who served in the Norwegian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles, earning the rank of Major before his retirement.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Knut Sivik, born in 1834, gained recognition for his works celebrating the natural beauty of the Norwegian fjords and the resilience of the rural populations. His poems were widely published and remain a part of Norway's literary heritage.

It is important to note that while the surname "SIVIK" originated in Norway, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals in other Scandinavian countries and beyond, as families migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivik

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

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

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