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

Sina, 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 Sina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sina in America

Sina is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sina surname appeared 353 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sina 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 Sina

The surname "SINA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "sinus," which means "a curve" or "a bend." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a curved or winding road or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical document that lists the names of the city's governors and officials from the 13th to the 15th century. In this document, there are several mentions of individuals with the surname "Sina" or variations such as "Sini" and "Sinis."

During the Renaissance period, the name "Sina" gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the city of Siena. A notable figure from this time was Pietro Sina, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived between 1499 and 1568. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Siena and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name "Sina" spread beyond Italy and can be found in historical records from other European countries. One example is the Dutch artist Jan Sina, who was born in Amsterdam in 1637 and became known for his landscape paintings.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent Italian family with the surname "Sina." Giorgio Sina, born in 1782, was a successful banker and philanthropist who played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of Venice. His descendants continued to be influential figures in the city for several generations.

Another notable individual with the surname "Sina" was the German writer and philosopher Carl Gustav Sina, who lived from 1809 to 1876. He was a prominent figure in the philosophical and literary circles of his time and contributed significantly to the development of German idealism.

While the surname "Sina" has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, South America, and even as far as Australia and New Zealand. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with this name can be traced back to its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sina

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

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 Sina 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 Sina 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 Sina was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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