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

Sinkfield, 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 Sinkfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinkfield in America

Sinkfield is the 28856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinkfield surname appeared 824 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 Sinkfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinkfield 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 Sinkfield

The surname SINKFIELD is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that likely referred to a low-lying or marshy area where water would collect or "sink" into the ground. The earliest recorded spelling variations include Singfield, Sinkfeld, and Syngfelde.

One of the earliest documented references to the SINKFIELD name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, dated 1195, which mention a William de Singfelde. This suggests the name was already established in the county of Norfolk by the late 12th century. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also record a John de Syngfelde, further cementing the name's presence in the region.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the SINKFIELD name appears to have spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Records from this period, such as the Subsidy Rolls and the Hearth Tax Returns, document individuals with variations of the name, including Robert Sinkfeld (Yorkshire, 1379) and Johanna Synkfeld (Lincolnshire, 1524).

Notably, the SINKFIELD name is mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. While the exact entry is not specified, this reference suggests the name's ancient roots in the country.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SINKFIELD surname. One of the earliest was Sir John Sinkfield (c.1420-1491), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Norfolk during the reign of Edward IV. Another notable figure was William Sinkfield (1564-1632), a wealthy merchant and benefactor who endowed a grammar school in his hometown of Thetford, Norfolk.

Other individuals of note include:

• Reverend Thomas Sinkfield (1683-1748), an English clergyman and author of religious texts
• Marian Sinkfield (1802-1872), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in Pennsylvania, USA
• Sir Arthur Sinkfield (1856-1924), a British diplomat and ambassador to several European countries

While the SINKFIELD name is relatively uncommon today, its rich history and origins in medieval England are well-documented, reflecting the country's diverse tapestry of locational surnames derived from geographic features and place names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinkfield

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

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

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