Sissè

Sissé is a surname of West African origin that is widely found across Francophone West Africa and in diaspora communities. It is particularly common in Mali and Senegal, with a substantial presence in Guinea, Ivory Coast, and The Gambia. Bearers of the name are also found in France and other European countries due to migration.

Spelling variants of the name reflect regional orthography and transcription practices, including Sissé, Sissé, Sissè, Sise, and Sisi. The form of the surname can vary in official records, everyday usage, and across languages such as Bambara, Malinké, and French.

Origins and meanings are not uniformly documented. In Mandé-speaking regions, surnames often function as clan or lineage identifiers, while in other contexts Sissé may derive from a given name or an occupational or descriptive term. The distribution of the name mirrors historical population movements, trade networks, and the complexities of record-keeping during and after colonial periods.

Notable people bearing the surname span fields such as sport, politics, science, and the arts, with many emerging from West Africa and the diaspora. The name also appears in literature and journalism as part of biographical references or character naming. As with many West African surnames, Sissé embodies a blend of familial heritage and regional cultural identity that persists in contemporary populations.