Explore the Family Name Sinai
The meaning of Sinai
1. Jewish: name bestowed with reference to Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God (Exodus 20). It can be either artificial name, or derived from the identical male personal name which in turn is derived from the name of the Mount. 2. Muslim: from the name of Mount Sinai, mentioned in the Koran as saynā’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Farrokh, Massoud, Mehran, Parisa, Parto, Rafik, Said, Simin. Jewish Irit, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Sinai in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sinai has increased over the past decade. In 2000, Sinai was ranked 66,676th in terms of prevalence; however, by 2010, it had climbed to 55,841st place, marking a notable increase of 16.25%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also saw an increment from 277 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, representing a rise of 32.49%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #55,841 | 16.25% |
| Count | 277 | 367 | 32.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinai
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the composition of those holding the Sinai surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 83.75% to 77.93%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 8.66% to 11.17%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 3.61% to 3.27%. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities showed a significant increase of 34.15%, moving from 3.25% in 2000 to 4.36% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, the Black ethnicity category had risen to 3.27%, while the latter remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.75% | 77.93% | -6.95% |
| Hispanic | 8.66% | 11.17% | 28.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 4.36% | 34.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.61% | 3.27% | -9.42% |
| Black | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |