2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Singian
Of Chinese origin, meaning a member of the Sing ethnic group.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Singian. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Singian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Singian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Singian, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Singian
The surname SINGIAN originates from India, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "singha," which means "lion," suggesting a connection to bravery, strength, and nobility.
One of the earliest known records of the name SINGIAN can be found in the historical texts of the Vijayanagar Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom that ruled parts of southern India between the 14th and 17th centuries. The name appeared in the chronicles of military campaigns and administrative records, indicating that it may have been borne by individuals of prominence or warrior lineage.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Singian Rao was a prominent military commander under the reign of the Vijayanagar ruler, Krishnadevaraya. Singian Rao played a crucial role in defending the empire against the invading Deccan Sultanates and is celebrated for his valor and strategic prowess in various historical accounts.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the SINGIAN name was also present among the ruling elite and noble families. One such individual was Mirza Singian Khan, a influential courtier and advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who lived from 1542 to 1605. Mirza Singian Khan was known for his diplomatic skills and played a significant role in the administration of the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, the SINGIAN name gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, particularly among the Rajput warrior clans. Maharaja Singian Singh (1721-1793) was a revered ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh, renowned for his patronage of arts and architecture. The majestic Kishangarh Fort and numerous temples and palaces were built during his reign, reflecting the affluence and cultural legacy associated with the SINGIAN name.
Another notable figure bearing the SINGIAN surname was Rani Singian Devi (1839-1913), the queen consort of the princely state of Bikaner in Rajasthan. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and played a pivotal role in the development of educational institutions and social welfare initiatives in the region.
While the SINGIAN name has retained its historical significance and prestige in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, further enriching its cultural diversity and legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Singian
Among Census respondents with the surname Singian, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Singian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Singian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.0% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 6
- Two or more races5.0% · 5
- White4.0% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Singian
Singian appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Singian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Singian bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Singian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Singian?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Singian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Singian?
Singian ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Singian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Singian.
Has Singian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Singian went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Singian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Singian, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Singian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Singian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (84.0%), Hispanic (6.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Singian (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Singian mean?
Of Chinese origin, meaning a member of the Sing ethnic group. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Singian (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Singian?
See how many Americans have the surname Singian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.