Find out how popular the last name Sennett is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sennett.

Sennett, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sennett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sennett in America

Sennett is the 18467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sennett surname appeared 1,498 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sennett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sennett to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sennett

The surname Sennett has its origins in the Old English language and is derived from the word "seneht," which means "to age" or "to grow old." This name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, bestowed upon an individual whose physical appearance suggested advanced age or maturity.

In medieval England, the name was initially found in various regions, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Seneht."

During the 13th century, the Sennett family established roots in the county of Nottinghamshire, specifically in the village of Sennett, which was likely named after an early bearer of the surname. This connection between the surname and the place name is a common occurrence in the evolution of English surnames.

Notable individuals bearing the Sennett surname include Richard Sennett, a renowned American sociologist and author born in 1943, who has written extensively on cities, social life, and the impact of capitalism on society. Another prominent figure is Sir Walter Sennett (1551-1611), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the realm of literature, the name is associated with Robert Sennett (1592-1668), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works, including "A Treatise on Conscience" in 1636. Additionally, John Sennett (1674-1737) was a British architect known for his work on several country houses and estates in the early 18th century.

The Sennett family also has a connection to the American West, as evidenced by the life of Thomas Sennett (1824-1902), a prominent cattle rancher and landowner in Texas during the late 19th century.

These examples illustrate the diverse historical figures who have borne the surname Sennett, reflecting its enduring presence across various professions and regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sennett

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sennett.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sennett was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sennett has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sennett was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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