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

Sindy, 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 Sindy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sindy in America

Sindy is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sindy surname appeared 160 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 Sindy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sindy 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 Sindy

The surname Sindy has its origins in the Middle Eastern region and can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "sindi," which means "trader" or "merchant." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals or families involved in trade and commerce.

The earliest known references to the name Sindy can be found in historical records from the Middle East, particularly in regions that were part of the ancient trade routes connecting the East and the West. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in a 12th-century manuscript detailing the travels of a merchant named Abdallah al-Sindy.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the name Sindy spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. In the 14th century, records indicate the presence of a family with the surname Sindy in the city of Venice, Italy, which was a major trading hub during that time.

During the 15th century, the name Sindy appeared in various documents and records in Spain, where it was likely introduced by individuals of Middle Eastern descent or through trade connections with the region. One notable individual bearing this surname was Abū Bakr al-Sindy, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Seville, Spain, during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Sindy gained prominence in Portugal, where it was associated with a family of merchants and traders who had established trading outposts in various parts of the world, including India and East Africa. The Portuguese explorer and navigator Vasco da Sindy, born in 1478, was a member of this influential family.

As the name spread across Europe and other regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Sindhi, Sindee, and Sindie. In the 18th century, records show a prominent family with the surname Sindy residing in the Netherlands, where they were involved in the thriving textile trade.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sindy throughout history include:

1. Khalil al-Sindy (1829-1901), an influential Arab philosopher and writer from Syria.
2. Amira Sindy (1901-1976), an Egyptian actress and dancer who gained fame in the early 20th century.
3. Omar Sindy (1920-1998), a renowned Syrian artist and painter known for his depictions of Middle Eastern landscapes.
4. Fatima Sindy (1935-2018), a Moroccan writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Zaki Sindy (1950-2022), a distinguished Lebanese architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several major projects in the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sindy

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

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

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