Explore the Family Name Sinopoli
The meaning of Sinopoli
Italian (Calabria): habitational name from Sinopoli in Reggio Calabria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Antonio, Salvatore, Angelo, Annunziata, Francesco, Italo, Vincenza.
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How common is the last name Sinopoli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sinopoli has seen a subtle shift in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,877th most popular surname in America, with a count of approximately 811 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 28,777, indicating a drop in popularity of 3.23%. However, interestingly, the actual number of people with the surname Sinopoli increased by 1.97% to 827. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #28,777 | -3.23% |
| Count | 811 | 827 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinopoli
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Sinopoli, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes as well. In 2000, the majority of the individuals bearing this surname identified as White (96.79%), and this remained largely consistent in 2010 with a slight decrease to 95.41%. The next highest ethnic identity percentage fell under Black ethnicity, although it reduced by -23.42% from 1.11% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname showed a significant increase of 167.44% from 0.86% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 26.26% and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for the first time in 2010 at a proportion of 0.73%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.41% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.3% | 167.44% |
| Black | 1.11% | 0.85% | -23.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.73% | -26.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |