Explore the Family Name Sincere
The meaning of Sincere
French and Haitian (Sincère): nickname or ornamental name from French sincère ‘sincere’. This surname is very rare in France. In the US, it is mainly of Haitian origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sincere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sincere' has seen a notable increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,115th in terms of popularity, climbing to 64,388th by 2010, a change of around 18.61%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 224 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, showing an increase of nearly 37.95%. Further, the proportion of individuals with the 'Sincere' surname per 100,000 people increased by 25.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #64,388 | 18.61% |
| Count | 224 | 309 | 37.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sincere
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows diversity among individuals with the 'Sincere' surname. In 2000, approximately 48.21% identified as White, decreasing to 34.95% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased substantially from 45.98% to 61.81%. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic identification, starting from 0% in 2000 and reaching 1.94% by 2010. However, there was no change in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, the data showed a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 3.57% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.98% | 61.81% | 34.43% |
| White | 48.21% | 34.95% | -27.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |