Explore the Family Name Sinkhorn
The meaning of Sinkhorn
Probably an Americanized form of an unidentified German surname. History: This surname can be traced back to John Sinkhorn born in SC in 1766.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sinkhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sinkhorn saw a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sinkhorn ranked 48,776 in terms of popularity and slipped to 49,365 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.21%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased over the decade, from 406 to 426 (a 4.93% rise). However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Sinkhorn name dropped by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,365 | -1.21% |
| Count | 406 | 426 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinkhorn
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Sinkhorn surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.01% of those carrying the Sinkhorn name identified as White, which decreased slightly to 98.59% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 98.59% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |