Explore the Family Name Sindelar
The meaning of Sindelar
Czech (Šindelář): occupational name for a shingler, someone who laid shingles (wooden tiles) on roofs.
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How common is the last name Sindelar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sindelar has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname slipped from 17,351 to 18,098, representing a decrease in popularity of about 4.31%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Sindelar surname increased from 1,502 in 2000 to 1,539 in 2010, indicating a growth of around 2.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 7.14%, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,351 | #18,098 | -4.31% |
| Count | 1,502 | 1,539 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sindelar
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Sindelar surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Sindelars identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.53% to 0.58%, an upturn of about 9.43%. Those reporting as belonging to two or more races also grew from 0.93% to 1.10%, a rise of approximately 18.28%. White Sindelars, however, decreased from 96.74% to 95.58%, a slight drop of 1.20%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.73% to 2.34%, marking a substantial hike of 35.26%. Data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.58% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.34% | 35.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.1% | 18.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.58% | 9.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |