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

Sinegal, 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 Sinegal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinegal in America

Sinegal is the 30367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinegal surname appeared 770 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 Sinegal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinegal 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 Sinegal

The surname SINEGAL is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "sinople," which referred to a green color used in heraldry. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who worked with dyes or fabrics of that particular shade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a Pierre de Sinegal was mentioned in a legal document from the region of Normandy in northern France. This indicates that the name was present in that area during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the name Sinegal residing in the village of Sainte-Mère-Église, which is located in the Normandy region. This village was significant during the D-Day landings of World War II, and it is possible that some Sinegals were among the local residents who witnessed or were affected by those events.

A notable figure with the surname Sinegal was Jean-Baptiste Sinegal, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1683 to 1742. He was a prominent figure in the Jansenist movement, which was a Catholic reform movement that emphasized original sin, human depravity, and the necessity of divine grace.

Another individual of note was Marie-Anne Sinegal, a French painter who was active in the late 18th century. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

In the 19th century, there was a Claude Sinegal who was a French military officer and veteran of the Napoleonic Wars. He served under Napoleon Bonaparte and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

During the same period, a François Sinegal was a prominent landowner and vintner in the Burgundy region of France. He was known for producing high-quality wines and contributing to the development of the local wine industry.

Overall, while the name SINEGAL is not among the most common surnames, it has a long history and can be traced back to various individuals and families in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Burgundy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinegal

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

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

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