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

Sing, 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 Sing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sing in America

Sing is the 11960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sing surname appeared 2,613 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 Sing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sing 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 Sing

The surname SING has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sing," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to individuals who were singers, perhaps in religious or ceremonial contexts.

One of the earliest known records of the SING surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Sygehird Sing. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the SING surname appeared in various county records across England, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Sing was listed. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions by that time.

The SING surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, John Sing (1495-1538) was an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of Henry VIII for his refusal to accept the king's supremacy over the Church of England.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Sing (1638-1719), an English mathematician and surveyor who made significant contributions to the field of navigation. He published works on logarithms and trigonometry, which were widely used by navigators and astronomers of his time.

In the 18th century, the SING surname was also found in Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of James Sing (1762-1827) in Fife. Sing was a renowned painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and landscape paintings.

Moving into the 19th century, the SING surname continued to be represented by notable individuals. John Sing (1809-1876) was an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Gresham Life Assurance Society's headquarters.

One of the most prominent figures with the SING surname was Samuel Sing (1838-1916), an English painter and etcher. He was a member of the Royal Academy and is best known for his etchings depicting rural landscapes and architectural scenes.

While the SING surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references can be traced back to the British Isles, where the name evolved from its Old English origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sing

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

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

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