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

Sivilay, 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 Sivilay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivilay in America

Sivilay is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivilay surname appeared 297 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 Sivilay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivilay 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 Sivilay

The surname SIVILAY is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Catalan words "siví" meaning "willow" and "llay" meaning "meadow" or "pasture," suggesting a connection to a place name or a descriptive surname referring to a willow meadow or pasture.

Historical records indicate that the name SIVILAY first appeared in the 12th century, with some of the earliest known instances found in municipal archives and land registries from the towns of Lleida and Tarragona. These early mentions suggest that the name was initially associated with landowners or peasants who resided near willow meadows or pastures.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the SIVILAY surname was Ramon SIVILAY, a wealthy landowner from the town of Valls, who lived during the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in several property deeds and legal documents from that time period.

In the 14th century, the SIVILAY name gained prominence when Joan SIVILAY, a skilled architect from Barcelona, was commissioned to design and construct several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and portions of the Palau Reial Major (Royal Palace) in the city.

During the 15th century, the SIVILAY family expanded their influence, with members holding various positions of power and authority. Notable figures included Bernat SIVILAY, a prominent merchant and diplomat who represented the Crown of Aragon in negotiations with the Republic of Genoa, and Elisabet SIVILAY, a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on Catalan literature and culture.

As the SIVILAY name spread beyond Catalonia, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Sivillay, Sibillay, and Sevillay, reflecting regional linguistic differences and scribal variations in record-keeping.

One of the most famous bearers of the SIVILAY surname was Francesc SIVILAY, a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Francesc SIVILAY played a crucial role in charting new territories and establishing early Spanish settlements in the Caribbean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivilay

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

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

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