Explore the Family Name Sinatra
The meaning of Sinatra
Italian (Sicily): from Senatra, a personal name borne by both men and women in Sicily and southern Calabria. The name was in origin a nickname from Latin senator denoting a member of the Roman senate (from Latin senatus, a derivative of senex ‘old’), which later came to be used as a title of magistrates in various Italian states. History: Frank Sinatra (1915–98), an American singer and actor, was the only child of Antonino Martino (Anthony Martin) Sinatra, who immigrated to NY in 1903 from Palermo, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Enrico, Nino, Rocco, Santina, Santo, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Sinatra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Sinatra' has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sinatra was the 21,892nd most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped slightly to become the 23,300th most popular surname by 2010, representing a change of -6.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,106 in 2000 to 1,093 in 2010, a -1.18% change. Additionally, the proportion of Sinatras per 100,000 people decreased by -9.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,892 | #23,300 | -6.43% |
| Count | 1,106 | 1,093 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinatra
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Sinatra surname identifying as White decreased from 95.39% to 92.68%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.90% to 4.48%. The portion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 0.81% to 0.82%. Those reporting two or more races declined from 1.18% to 0.91%. There were no instances of the Sinatra surname among Black populations or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 92.68% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.48% | 135.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0.91% | -22.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.82% | 1.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |