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

Sinanan, 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 Sinanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinanan in America

Sinanan is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinanan surname appeared 355 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 Sinanan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinanan 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 Sinanan

The surname SINANAN is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the region now known as Tamil Nadu in southern India. This surname is thought to have derived from the Tamil language, with possible roots in the words "sinnan," meaning "leader" or "chief," and "an," which can mean "person" or serve as an honorific suffix.

The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when a significant number of indentured laborers from India were brought to various British colonies, including the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, and Fiji. These laborers, many of whom were from the Tamil-speaking regions of India, carried their surnames with them, contributing to the spread of names like SINANAN across different parts of the world.

One notable historical figure bearing the SINANAN surname was Theophilus Sinanan, a prominent lawyer and politician in Trinidad and Tobago during the early 20th century. Born in 1889, Sinanan played a pivotal role in the country's fight for independence from British colonial rule and served as a member of the Legislative Council.

Another individual of historical significance with this surname was Rajkumari Sinanan, a renowned dancer and choreographer from Trinidad and Tobago. Born in 1940, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms in the Caribbean region, earning recognition and accolades for her contributions to the cultural arts.

In the field of literature, Khair Sinanan, born in 1928 in Trinidad and Tobago, was a celebrated poet and author. His works, often exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage, earned him a place among the notable literary figures of the Caribbean diaspora.

Moving to South Africa, Premraj Sinanan, born in 1937, was a prominent businessman and philanthropist. He played a significant role in the Indian community in South Africa and supported various educational and charitable initiatives throughout his life.

Additionally, the SINANAN surname can be found in historical records from Mauritius, where a sizable population of indentured laborers from India settled during the colonial era. One notable figure from this region was Kamalkant Sinanan, a political activist and trade unionist who fought for the rights of workers and advocated for social justice in Mauritius in the mid-20th century.

While the origins of the SINANAN surname can be traced back to India, its presence and historical significance span various regions, reflecting the diaspora of Indian communities and their contributions to the cultural tapestry of nations across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinanan

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

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

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