Explore the Family Name Sindt
The meaning of Sindt
German: from Sindo, a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with sind ‘journey’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Sindt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Sindt surname saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,239th in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 34,390th – a change of 2.41%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this time period, from 605 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, representing an 8.93% growth. Despite this rise in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #34,390 | 2.41% |
| Count | 605 | 659 | 8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sindt
The ethnic identity associated with the Sindt surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with this percentage slightly increasing from 97.02% in 2000 to 97.72% in 2010. However, there was a notable decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.32% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw substantial growth, increasing by 43.97% to reach 1.67% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Sindt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 97.72% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.67% | 43.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |