Explore the Family Name Sinning
The meaning of Sinning
North German: habitational name from any of the places called Sinning or Sinningen in northern Germany. There is also a place called Sinning in Bavaria, but this does not seem to have contributed to the surname to any significant extent.
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How common is the last name Sinning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sinning" has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,149th in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it improved to the 43,151st spot, indicating a positive change of 4.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.08%, from 447 in 2000 to 501 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k population remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #43,151 | 4.43% |
| Count | 447 | 501 | 12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Sinning" identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 89.71% in 2000 to 86.83% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group is Hispanic, showing an increase to 9.38% in 2010 from 8.05% in 2000. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. However, there was a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity (1.80%) and an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races (from 1.34% to 1.80%) in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.71% | 86.83% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 8.05% | 9.38% | 16.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.8% | 34.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |