Explore the Family Name Sinnett
The meaning of Sinnett
English: variant of Sinnott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sinnett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sinnett saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sinnett ranked 19,421 in terms of frequency among U.S. surnames, with this rank dropping to 21,439 by 2010. This represented a change of -10.39%. Similarly, the total count of individuals bearing the Sinnett surname also decreased from 1,289 in 2000 to 1,219 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -5.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname also lessened from 0.48 to 0.41 during this decade, marking a -14.58% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,421 | #21,439 | -10.39% |
| Count | 1,289 | 1,219 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinnett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Sinnett surname. In 2000, 94.49% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 95.57% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were recorded in 2000 but had dropped to 0 by 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more races fell from 2.02% to 1.48%, while those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.86% to 1.56%. Interestingly, the proportion of Sinnetts identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 95.57% | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.56% | -16.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.48% | -26.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.98% | 81.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |