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

Sines, 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 Sines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sines in America

Sines is the 8525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sines surname appeared 3,861 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sines 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 Sines

The surname SINES is believed to have originated in Portugal, where it was first recorded in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "sines," which means "signs" or "signals," potentially referring to a location or landmark used for navigation or signaling purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SINES surname can be found in a document from the year 1375, which mentions a person named Afonso Sines residing in the coastal town of Sines, located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This town, known for its strategic location and importance as a maritime center, likely influenced the origin of the surname.

In the 16th century, the name SINES appeared in several Portuguese maritime records, indicating that members of this family may have been involved in seafaring activities or resided in coastal areas. One notable individual was João Sines, a navigator and cartographer who participated in several expeditions to the East Indies in the late 1500s.

The SINES surname also found its way to Brazil, likely carried by Portuguese settlers during the colonial era. One of the earliest records of the name in Brazil dates back to the 17th century, when a man named Pedro Sines was listed as a landowner in the state of Bahia.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SINES surname. These include:

1. Tomás Sines (1589-1647), a Portuguese architect and military engineer who designed several fortifications and buildings in Lisbon and other parts of Portugal.

2. Maria Sines (1725-1798), a Brazilian philanthropist and landowner who donated a significant portion of her wealth to support educational and charitable initiatives in her region.

3. Joaquim Sines (1810-1882), a Portuguese politician and journalist who played a prominent role in the liberal movements of the 19th century.

4. Henrique Sines (1877-1949), a Brazilian writer and poet known for his works exploring the cultural heritage and landscapes of the northeastern region of Brazil.

5. Luísa Sines (1912-1998), a Portuguese painter and sculptor whose works were featured in several national and international exhibitions during the 20th century.

While the SINES surname has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated or established themselves in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sines

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

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

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