Explore the Family Name Sineath
The meaning of Sineath
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sineath in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sineath" has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,240 but by 2010, it had slipped to 50,275, a drop of about 8.73%. This decline is also reflected in the count of people with this surname, which decreased from 434 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, marking a fall of around 4.15%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Sineath per 100,000 individuals saw a decrement of 12.5%, moving from 0.16 to 0.14 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #50,275 | -8.73% |
| Count | 434 | 416 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sineath
The ethnic identity associated with the name "Sineath" as per the Decennial U.S. Census data has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The name was primarily associated with people identifying as White, although the percentage dropped from 96.54% in 2000 to 92.07% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small increase in the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, reflecting a growth of 25.22%. In 2010, new categories appeared for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, coming in at 2.16% and 2.40% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 92.07% | -4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.44% | 25.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |