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

Syphus, 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 Syphus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Syphus in America

Syphus is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Syphus surname appeared 190 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 Syphus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Syphus 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 Syphus

The surname "SYPHUS" is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "syphos," which means "marsh" or "swamp." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near or worked in marshy areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SYPHUS" can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a soldier named Syphus serving in the Peloponnesian War during the 5th century BC. However, it is unclear whether this was a surname or a given name.

In the Middle Ages, the name "SYPHUS" appeared in various forms, such as "Syfus," "Syphus," and "Syphous," in various regions of Europe. One notable individual bearing this name was Syphus de Montfort, a French nobleman who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name "SYPHUS" gained some prominence in Italy. One of the most notable individuals with this surname was Giovanni Syphus, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in Florence during the 15th century (c. 1420 - 1490).

In the 17th century, the name "SYPHUS" appeared in England, where it was sometimes associated with place names like Syphus Marsh or Syphus Fen, reflecting the name's connection to marshy areas. One notable English figure with this surname was Sir Thomas Syphus (1625 - 1695), a member of Parliament and landowner.

Another notable individual with the surname "SYPHUS" was Maximilian Syphus (1780 - 1857), a German philosopher and writer who was influential in the early Romantic movement. His works explored themes of nature and the human connection to the natural world, which may have been influenced by the name's association with marshes and swamps.

While the surname "SYPHUS" is relatively uncommon today, its rich history spans centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse origins and meanings of surnames across different cultures and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Syphus

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

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

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