Explore the Family Name Synnott
The meaning of Synnott
English (London) and Irish (Dublin): variant of Sinnott. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Cormac, Declan.
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How common is the last name Synnott in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Synnott has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 60,083 to 56,444 - a change of approximately 6.06%. The count of people with this surname also experienced an increase of 15.29%, changing from 314 individuals in 2000 to 362 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #56,444 | 6.06% |
| Count | 314 | 362 | 15.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Synnott
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Synnott. In 2000, 96.82% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that decreased slightly to 93.65% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.59% to 1.66%. Interestingly, the 2010 data reveals a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Synnott surname, making up 3.87% of the total. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 93.65% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.66% | 4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |