Explore the Family Name Sine
The meaning of Sine
English (Surrey): nickname apparently from Middle English signe, singe, sine, sinne, seine (Old English seg(e)n, Old French seing, sain) ‘sign, mark’, more specifically ‘(pilgrim’s) badge’ or ‘heraldic banner or device’, perhaps given to someone who wore or carried one of these.
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How common is the last name Sine in the United States?
The surname 'Sine' experienced a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 13,005th most popular in the United States, but this dropped slightly to 13,349th by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.65%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the 'Sine' surname increased from 2,161 in 2000 to 2,284 in 2010, signifying a rise of 5.69%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 residents, there was a slight decrease from 0.8 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,005 | #13,349 | -2.65% |
| Count | 2,161 | 2,284 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.77 | -3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sine
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts for people with the surname 'Sine'. The largest ethnic group remained those identifying as White, though their percentage dropped from 89.54% in 2000 to 84.46% in 2010, a decrease of 5.67%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw the most significant growth, more than doubling from 2.96% to 6.3%, an increase of 112.84%. There was also a notable increase in the Black population, which grew from 3.01% to 4.25%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed a modest increase, while the proportions of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.54% | 84.46% | -5.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 6.3% | 112.84% |
| Black | 3.01% | 4.25% | 41.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 2.06% | 23.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.71% | 8.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.23% | -1.6% |