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

Sinah, 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 Sinah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinah in America

Sinah is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinah surname appeared 178 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 Sinah.

The history of the last name Sinah

The surname SINAH originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was derived from the Sanskrit word "sinha," meaning "lion" or "brave." This name was often given to individuals who exhibited courage, strength, and valor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SINAH surname can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the late 16th century. During this period, several individuals bearing this name held influential positions within the imperial court and provincial administrations.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Mirza Sinah (1602-1672) rose to prominence as a skilled military commander and advisor to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him the respect of his contemporaries and secured his place in the annals of Mughal history.

Another notable bearer of the SINAH name was Rani Sinah (1675-1743), a formidable ruler of the princely state of Jhalawar in Rajasthan. Her reign was marked by significant military victories and the expansion of her kingdom's territories.

As the centuries passed, the SINAH surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Sinha, Sinnah, and Sinnah. In Bengal, the Sinha family produced several prominent figures, including the philosopher and social reformer Rammohun Roy (1772-1833) and the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

In the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals bearing the SINAH surname was Mohan Singh Sinah (1909-1999), a distinguished Indian diplomat and statesman. He served as the Foreign Secretary of India from 1964 to 1967 and played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during a critical period in the nation's history.

While the SINAH surname is predominantly found in India and among the Indian diaspora, it has also made its mark in other parts of the world. For example, in the United Kingdom, the actor and writer Sanjeev Bhaskar (born 1963), known for his roles in popular television series like "The Kumars at No. 42" and "Goodness Gracious Me," bears the SINAH surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinah

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

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 Sinah 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.

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

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