Explore the Family Name Sinquefield
The meaning of Sinquefield
Origin undetermined. Compare Sinkfield. History: This surname can be traced back to William Sinquefield born in SC in 1699.
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How common is the last name Sinquefield in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sinquefield has slightly decreased in terms of ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 43,058 to 43,151, a change of -0.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Sinquefield surname rose by approximately 5.92%, increasing from 473 in 2000 to 501 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 5.56% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,151 | -0.22% |
| Count | 473 | 501 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinquefield
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sinquefield identify as White, with an increase from 84.14% in 2000 to 86.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black slightly decreased by 3.90%, from 12.05% in 2000 to 11.58% in 2010. A notable change was observed within the Hispanic community, which saw a decrease of 49.09%, falling from 2.75% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.14% | 86.03% | 2.25% |
| Black | 12.05% | 11.58% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 1.4% | -49.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |