Explore the Family Name Sinyard
The meaning of Sinyard
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Senior, with excrescent -d. 2. Altered form of French Sinard.
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How common is the last name Sinyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sinyard' experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,239th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 41,426th, a decrease of 17.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 605 to 525 during this period, representing a fall of 13.22%. Consequently, the proportion of 'Sinyards' per 100,000 people also declined by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #41,426 | -17.56% |
| Count | 605 | 525 | -13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sinyard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sinyard surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.04% in 2000 to 93.71% in 2010. The percentage of Sinyards identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 2.98% to 3.05% during the same period. A significant change was observed in the group categorizing themselves under two or more ethnic identities – this increased by 34.34%. While there were no Sinyards who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the proportion of those identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 1.14% of the Sinyards.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 93.71% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.05% | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.33% | 34.34% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |