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

Sivils, 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 Sivils surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivils in America

Sivils is the 29366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivils surname appeared 805 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 Sivils.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivils 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 Sivils

The surname SIVILS has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sifel," which meant "a small stream" or "a rivulet." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SIVILS can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John Syvill is mentioned. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the southern regions of England by the late 13th century.

During the 14th century, the surname SIVILS appeared in various forms, such as Syvill, Sivill, and Syvyll, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in that era. One notable bearer of this name was Sir John Sivill, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

As the centuries progressed, the SIVILS surname continued to spread across England, with many bearers migrating to different regions. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named William Sivills was recorded as a member of the Guild of Weavers in Norwich, indicating the family's involvement in the textile industry.

The 17th century saw the SIVILS name further established, with records indicating its presence in various counties. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Sivils, a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was born in 1625 and died in 1698.

In the 18th century, the SIVILS surname gained recognition through the works of renowned poet and writer Samuel Sivils, who was born in 1723 in Warwickshire and is known for his lyrical poetry and literary contributions.

Another notable bearer of the SIVILS name was Sir William Sivils, a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 in Yorkshire and played a significant role in several battles against the French forces.

In the 19th century, the SIVILS surname continued to be represented across various fields. One prominent figure was Elizabeth Sivils, a renowned artist and painter born in 1810 in Oxfordshire, whose works are still celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

Throughout its history, the SIVILS surname has maintained a presence in various regions of England, with bearers contributing to various aspects of society, including literature, art, military service, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivils

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

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

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