Explore the Family Name Synan
The meaning of Synan
Irish (County Cork): according to Woulfe, a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sionáin, a variant of Ó Seanáin (see Shannon).
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How common is the last name Synan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Synan has seen slight growth in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Synan was ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname, with a count of 453 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 44,193rd and the count increased by 7.51% to 487 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,193 | 1.03% |
| Count | 453 | 487 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Synan
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there were changes between 2000 and 2010. While a vast majority of the Synans identified as White in both years (98.01% in 2000 and 95.89% in 2010), there appears to be an emergence of diversity within the family, albeit small. In 2010, 1.44% of Synans identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, and 1.23% identified as belonging to two or more races. Moreover, 1.03% of Synans identified as Hispanic in 2010. No Synans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 95.89% | -2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |