Explore the Family Name Sinder
The meaning of Sinder
German: 1. variant of Zindler. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with sind ‘journey’ as the first element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sinder in the United States?
The surname 'Sinder' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 93,006th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 102,688th, marking a change of -10.41 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also dwindled from 183 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -4.37 percent. The proportion of 'Sinder' per 100k people dropped from 0.07 to 0.06, showing a decline of -14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #102,688 | -10.41% |
| Count | 183 | 175 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Sinder' has diversified between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.44 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 85.14 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were representations from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black communities each constituting 5.71, 3.43, and 3.43 percent respectively. There were still no individuals with the Sinder surname identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 85.14% | -8.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |