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

Sinh, 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 Sinh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinh in America

Sinh is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinh surname appeared 112 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 Sinh.

The history of the last name Sinh

The surname SINH originated in Vietnam, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "sinh," which means "to be born" or "to give birth." This surname was likely given to individuals who were born under auspicious circumstances or during significant events.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SINH surname appeared in various historical records and documents maintained by the Vietnamese imperial courts. One notable example is the mention of a scholar named SINH Van Hanh, who served as a royal advisor to the Nguyen Lords during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the SINH surname gained prominence with the birth of SINH Nghe, a revered poet and calligrapher who was highly regarded for his literary works and artistic talents. His contributions to Vietnamese literature and culture are still celebrated today.

The 19th century saw the rise of SINH Tri, a renowned military leader who played a pivotal role in the resistance against French colonialism. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in Vietnamese history as a national hero.

Another notable figure with the SINH surname was SINH Quyen, a prominent scholar and educator who lived in the early 20th century. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and promoting literacy across Vietnam.

In more recent history, SINH Van Tran, a celebrated novelist and playwright, gained international recognition for his works that explored the complexities of Vietnamese society and culture. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 2002, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.

The SINH surname has also been associated with various place names in Vietnam, such as SINH Hoa, a rural village known for its rich agricultural heritage, and SINH Thanh, a historic town renowned for its ancient temples and cultural sites.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinh

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

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 Sinh 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.

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

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