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

Sindi, 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 Sindi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sindi in America

Sindi is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sindi surname appeared 219 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 Sindi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sindi 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 Sindi

The surname SINDI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Sindh, which is now a province in modern-day Pakistan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sindhu," which refers to the Indus River that flows through the region.

In ancient times, the Sindh region was known as Sindhu-desa or the "land of the Indus River." The people who inhabited this area were referred to as Sindhus or Sindhis. Over time, the name Sindhi evolved into the surname SINDI, reflecting the geographical origin of the people who bore it.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name SINDI can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, which dates back to around 1500-1000 BCE. The Rig Veda mentions the Sindhu River and its people, indicating the long-standing presence of the name in the region.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name SINDI was prominently associated with the ruling elite and aristocracy of the Sindh region. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Mirza Jani Beg SINDI (1642-1703), a renowned poet and scholar who served as a courtier under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Another prominent individual with the surname SINDI was Muhammad Siddiq SINDI (1832-1890), a prominent Islamic scholar and reformist who played a significant role in the intellectual and religious discourse of his time. He was born in Hyderabad, Sindh, and his works had a profound impact on the Islamic revival movement in South Asia.

In more recent history, one of the most renowned figures with the surname SINDI was Ghulam Mustafa SINDI (1901-1969), a prominent Pakistani poet and writer who is considered a pioneer of modern Sindhi literature. His works, which included poetry, short stories, and novels, explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the preservation of Sindhi culture and language.

Another notable individual with the surname SINDI was Hashim SINDI (1921-2003), a distinguished Pakistani economist and civil servant who served as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from 1988 to 1993. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's economic policies and contributed significantly to the country's financial and banking sectors.

The surname SINDI continues to be prevalent in the Sindh region of Pakistan, as well as among the Sindhi diaspora communities around the world. It serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sindi

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

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

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