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

Sinacori, 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 Sinacori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinacori in America

Sinacori is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinacori surname appeared 228 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 Sinacori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinacori 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 Sinacori

The surname Sinacori has its roots in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to derive from the Sicilian town of Sinagra, located in the province of Messina. Some historians suggest that the name may have been derived from the Greek word "synaktos," meaning "assembly" or "meeting place," indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a gathering spot or marketplace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sinacori can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain Gualterio Sinacori, who was a landowner in the vicinity of Messina. This suggests that the Sinacori family had already established itself as a prominent clan in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the Sinacori name appears in various records related to the nobility of Sicily. For instance, a certain Giacomo Sinacori is mentioned as a knight in the service of the Aragonese crown, which ruled over Sicily during that period. This indicates that the Sinacori family had gained significant social status and wielded considerable influence in the area.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals bearing the Sinacori surname made notable contributions to the arts and literature. One such figure was Antonio Sinacori (1508-1574), a renowned poet and writer who was celebrated for his pastoral works and sonnets. Another was Tommaso Sinacori (1550-1618), a skilled architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Palermo and other Sicilian cities.

In the 17th century, the Sinacori family produced several military leaders and statesmen. Notably, Vincenzo Sinacori (1625-1694) served as a general in the Spanish army and played a crucial role in defending Sicily against Ottoman incursions. His son, Francesco Sinacori (1660-1725), followed in his footsteps and became a respected diplomat, serving as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Sicily in various European courts.

As the centuries passed, the Sinacori name continued to be associated with various professions and fields of endeavor. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Sinacori (1810-1872) was a prominent lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal reforms of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout its long history, the surname Sinacori has maintained a strong presence in Sicily and other parts of Italy, with numerous individuals bearing this name leaving their mark on various aspects of society, from literature and architecture to politics and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinacori

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

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

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