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

Sinex, 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 Sinex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinex in America

Sinex is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinex surname appeared 267 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 Sinex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinex 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 Sinex

The surname Sinex has its origins in the Old French and Anglo-Norman culture that pervaded England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "sene," meaning an elder tree or the Old English word "senel," meaning an elder bush.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sinex surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. Entries such as "Radulfus de Senelya" and "Willelmus de Senelia" indicate the name's prevalence in the region of Somerset, England, during this period.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname appeared in various forms, including Senels, Seneles, and Senellis, reflecting the fluidity of spellings before the advent of standardized orthography. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Senell, a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1176.

In the 14th century, the surname took on a distinctive local flavor, with variants such as Senelesworth and Sennelworth emerging from the place name Senelesworth, located in the county of Wiltshire. This evolution underscores the name's ties to specific geographic areas and the influence of local dialects.

As the centuries progressed, the surname continued to be documented in various historical records. One such example is the will of Thomas Senell, dated 1538, which can be found in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills. Another notable figure was Sir William Senell, a respected member of the gentry in Northamptonshire, who was born in 1612 and died in 1687.

In the realm of literature, the surname Sinex gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright John Sinex (1663-1737), whose poetic compositions were celebrated during the Augustan Age. Additionally, the historian and antiquarian Robert Sinex (1718-1792) made significant contributions to the study of ancient manuscripts and historical artifacts.

While the surname has undergone various transformations throughout its long history, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Old French and Anglo-Norman influences on English nomenclature. From its humble beginnings as a descriptor of proximity to elder trees or bushes, the name Sinex has carved a unique path, embracing a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinex

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

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

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