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

Sinche, 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 Sinche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinche in America

Sinche is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinche surname appeared 300 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 Sinche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinche 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 Sinche

The surname Sinche is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Catalonia, which spans parts of modern-day Spain and France. The name is thought to have derived from the Catalan word "sinc," meaning "five," possibly indicating a connection to a numerical reference or a place name associated with the number five.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sinche can be found in the 14th-century Catalan manuscript "Llibre de Blanquerna," written by the philosopher and writer Ramon Llull. This literary work mentions a character named Sinche, suggesting the name's existence during that era.

In the 15th century, historical records indicate the presence of the Sinche family in the town of Olesa de Montserrat, located near Barcelona. This town's name is derived from the Catalan word "olesa," meaning "olive grove," potentially hinting at a connection between the surname and an agricultural or agricultural-based occupation.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Sinche surname is Joan Sinche (1420-1482), a renowned Catalan architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria del Pi in Barcelona.

Another prominent figure was Jaume Sinche (1528-1601), a Catalan merchant and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the Americas, establishing trade routes and contributing to the expansion of Catalan influence in the New World.

In the 17th century, records show the Sinche family had spread to other regions of Spain, including Andalusia and the Basque Country. One notable member was María Sinche (1645-1712), a Basque poet and playwright whose works were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.

The 19th century saw the migration of the Sinche family to the Americas, with several individuals settling in regions such as Argentina and Mexico. One such individual was Tomás Sinche (1812-1887), an Argentine writer and politician who played a significant role in the country's literary and political landscape.

While the surname Sinche may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings and regional variations, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula, where it first emerged as a distinct family name with possible connections to numerical or place-based references.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinche

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

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

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