Explore the Family Name Sinner
The meaning of Sinner
South German: 1. occupational name an inspector and sealer of weights and measures, Middle High German sinner (from the French verb signer). 2. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sinn. 3. nickname from Middle High German sinnen ‘to think, ponder, intend, to approach someone’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gunter, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sinner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sinner' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,629th among all surnames, but by 2010, it dropped to 24,031st, a decline of 16.49%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 1,193 in 2000 to 1,049 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 12.07%. Similarly, the proportion of people named 'Sinner' per 100,000 population declined by 18.18% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,629 | #24,031 | -16.49% |
| Count | 1,193 | 1,049 | -12.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.36 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the surname 'Sinner' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 94.89% to 94.09%. The representation of Hispanic individuals increased from 2.51% to 2.76% over the decade. The percentage of those claiming two or more races more than doubled from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for Black ethnicity was available for 2000 at 0.75%, but suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 94.09% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.76% | 9.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.38% | 103.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |