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

Sinno, 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 Sinno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinno in America

Sinno is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinno surname appeared 226 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 Sinno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinno 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 Sinno

The surname Sinno originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sino," meaning "sincere" or "honest." The name was likely initially given as a nickname to individuals who were perceived as sincere or trustworthy individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sinno surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. A document from 1245 mentions a landowner named Giovanni Sinno who owned property near the town of Siena.

In the late 14th century, the Sinno name appeared in various records in the city of Florence. A notable figure from this time was Matteo Sinno, a merchant who was involved in the city's lucrative wool trade. He lived from approximately 1370 to 1432.

During the Renaissance period, the Sinno family gained prominence in the city of Venice. Marco Sinno, born in 1488, was a renowned artist who specialized in fresco paintings. Some of his works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout Venice.

In the 17th century, the Sinno surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Campania. Records from this time mention a Francesco Sinno, born in 1632, who was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Naples.

As the Sinno name continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the early 19th century, a German writer named Johann Sinno, born in 1792, gained recognition for his novels and poetry.

Another notable figure was Antonio Sinno, born in 1865 in Sicily. He was a renowned archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman sites in southern Italy.

Throughout its history, the Sinno surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, merchants, lawyers, judges, writers, and scholars. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has since become a respected surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinno

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

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

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