Explore the Family Name Syring
The meaning of Syring
North German: patronymic from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Syring was ranked 27,802nd in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 28,131st place in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.18% in its ranking. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 814 in 2000 to 851 in 2010, indicating a rise of 4.55%. The proportion per 100k people bearing the Syring surname fell by 3.33%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #28,131 | -1.18% |
| Count | 814 | 851 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syring
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Syring also evolved during the same period. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased marginally from 96.31% in 2000 to 96.00% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic saw an 11.88% decrease. In contrast, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. Finally, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was some change noted for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.53% | 37.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.41% | -11.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |