Explore the Family Name Sinks
The meaning of Sinks
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sinks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sinks" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank went from 19,355 in 2000 to 21,509 in 2010, a drop of 11.13%. In terms of count, there were 1,295 individuals with this surname in 2000, which fell by 6.25% to 1,214 in 2010. The proportion of people named Sinks per 100,000 also declined by 14.58%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #21,509 | -11.13% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,214 | -6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinks
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Sinks identify as White (90.44% in 2010), although this is a slight decrease from 91.66% in 2000. Other notable changes include a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races (from 1.08% to 2.55%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.39% to 0.66%). The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw small increases, while those identifying as Black decreased by 25.60% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.66% | 90.44% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 3.29% | 6.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.55% | 136.11% |
| Black | 3.32% | 2.47% | -25.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.66% | 69.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.58% | 26.09% |