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

Siwy, 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 Siwy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siwy in America

Siwy is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siwy surname appeared 227 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 Siwy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siwy 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 Siwy

The surname "SIWY" has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the early 16th century. Derived from the Polish word "siwy," meaning "gray-haired" or "hoary," the name likely referred to an individual's physical appearance, particularly their hair color or the presence of gray hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIWY surname can be found in historical records from the town of Krakow, dating back to the late 1500s. These records, often maintained by local churches or municipal authorities, provide a glimpse into the lives of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

In the 17th century, the SIWY name appears to have spread beyond its initial origins in Krakow, with records indicating families with this surname residing in other regions of Poland, such as Poznan and Warsaw. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Sywy" or "Sywi," were not uncommon, reflecting local dialects and scribal practices.

One notable individual bearing the SIWY surname was Jan SIWY, a renowned painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, were highly regarded and can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Poland.

Another prominent figure was Katarzyna SIWY (1720-1789), a noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting educational initiatives and establishing schools for underprivileged children in her local community.

In the 19th century, the SIWY surname gained further recognition with the birth of Stanislaw SIWY (1835-1901), a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their evolution.

Additionally, historical records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries indicate the presence of SIWY families in regions that were once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, such as present-day Belarus and Ukraine.

Andrzej SIWY (1890-1962) was a renowned architect who left his mark on the cityscape of Warsaw, designing several notable buildings and public spaces that still stand today, reflecting the architectural styles of the early 20th century.

It is worth noting that while the SIWY surname has its roots in Poland, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in their adopted communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siwy

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

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

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