Sisk is an Irish surname and has been found in East Cork since the 18th century. A modern version of the medieval surname Saghas of
County Kildare
County Kildare ( ga, Contae Chill Dara) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Eastern and Midland Region. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county, ...
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The earliest form of Sisk is found in
Tenby, Wales in 1405. Sayse, from Sais, a
sobriquet
A sobriquet ( ), or soubriquet, is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another, that is descriptive. A sobriquet is distinct from a pseudonym, as it is typically a familiar name used in place of a real name, without the need of expla ...
meaning "Saxon".
[ ''The Surnames of Ireland'' Edward MacLysaght]
People with the surname include:
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Bernice F. Sisk, (1910–95) American Congressman
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Doug Sisk
Douglas Randall Sisk (born September 26, 1957), is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. His primary pitch was a sinker that was difficult for batters to drive in the air.
Early years
Sisk earned all-league honors both seasons he spen ...
(born 1957) Major League baseball player
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Howard Sisk (c.1930–2001) aka "Curly Howard", American radio disc jockey
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Jerry Sisk, Jr. (1953–2013) American gemologist and co-founder of Jewelry Television
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John Sisk
John Sisk (20 September 183721 October 1921) was an Irish builder who founded the construction company of John Sisk & Son, eventually one of the largest construction enterprises in Ireland.
Biography
Early life
John Sisk was born 1837 in ...
, (1837–1921) Irish builder, founder of the Sisk Group
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John Sisk, Jr. (born 1941) American football player
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Johnny Sisk
John Martin Sisk Jr. (December 11, 1906 – May 27, 1986) was a professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Chicago Bears.
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1906 births
1986 deaths
Players of Ameri ...
(1906–1986) American football player
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Laura Wright
Laura Wright (née Sisk) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Ally Rescott on ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' (1991–1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on ''Guidin ...
née Laura Sisk (born 1970) American actress
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Mark Sisk
Mark Sean Sisk (born in Takoma Park, Maryland, August 18, 1942) was the 15th Episcopal Bishop of New York. He retired on February 2, 2013, when he was succeeded by Andrew M.L. Dietsche.
Early education, career, and marriage
Sisk received his B. ...
, (born 1942) Episcopal Bishop of New York
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Mildred Gillars
Mildred Elizabeth Gillars ( Sisk; November 29, 1900 – June 25, 1988) was an American broadcaster employed by Nazi Germany to disseminate Axis propaganda during World War II. Following her capture in post-war Berlin, she became the first woman t ...
née Mildred Sisk (1900–88), nicknamed "Axis Sally", American broadcaster in Nazi Germany
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Tommie Sisk
Tommie Wayne Sisk (born April 12, 1942 in Ardmore, Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1962 to 1970 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
Originally signed as an amateur ...
(born 1942) Major League baseball player
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Rebekah Sisk (born 1960) Listed artist AskArt.com
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