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

Sych, 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 Sych surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sych in America

Sych is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sych surname appeared 184 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 Sych.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sych 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 Sych

The surname SYCH is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the western regions of Ukraine, particularly around the areas of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk. The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "sych," which means "owl" or "little owl."

The earliest known record of the SYCH surname dates back to 1587, when it appeared in a manuscript detailing land ownership records in the village of Pidhorodtsi, near the city of Lviv. The document referred to a certain Hryhoriy SYCH, who was listed as a landowner in the area.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the SYCH surname was Petro SYCH, a prominent figure in the Ukrainian Cossack movement in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in the town of Zhytomyr around 1570 and played a crucial role in defending Ukrainian territories against Polish and Russian invasions.

Another historical figure bearing the SYCH surname was Mykhaylo SYCH, a Ukrainian poet and writer who lived in the mid-18th century. His works, which included poetry and plays, were widely acclaimed for their vivid portrayal of Ukrainian rural life and culture.

In the 19th century, the SYCH surname gained further recognition with the birth of Yuriy SYCH (1835-1912), a renowned Ukrainian sculptor and artist. His intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Ukrainian folklore and traditions are considered masterpieces of their time.

The name SYCH also appears in various place names across western Ukraine, such as the village of Sychivka in the Lviv region and the town of Sychava in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the strong presence of the SYCH family in those areas.

Another notable figure with the SYCH surname was Oleksandr SYCH (1873-1945), a prominent Ukrainian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Central Rada, the revolutionary parliament established in Ukraine in 1917.

Throughout its history, the SYCH surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, ranging from military leaders and artists to writers and politicians. Its origins and evolution are deeply rooted in the cultural and historical landscape of western Ukraine, reflecting the rich tapestry of the region's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sych

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

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

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