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

Sins, 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 Sins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sins in America

Sins is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sins surname appeared 214 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 Sins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sins 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 Sins

The surname SINS is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "synn," meaning "sin" or "transgression." The name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone perceived as sinful or having committed a grave offense.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SINS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire from 1195, where a Richard Sinne is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273 mention a William Sinne, indicating the name's continued presence in the region. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Sinne, Synne, and Synn, were common due to the lack of standardized orthography.

The Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332 record a John Synn, further demonstrating the name's spread across different counties in England. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327 include a reference to a Walter Synn, suggesting the name's presence in the southwestern part of the country.

In the 15th century, the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire from 1665 mention a Thomas Sins, showing the more modern spelling of the surname. This document also indicates that the name was associated with a particular location or dwelling.

Notable individuals with the surname SINS throughout history include:

1. William Sins (c. 1550 - 1628), an English clergyman and author known for his religious writings.
2. Elizabeth Sins (c. 1610 - 1689), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Gloucestershire.
3. John Sins (1670 - 1749), a renowned architect who designed several churches and civic buildings in London.
4. Robert Sins (1789 - 1862), a British explorer and naturalist who documented flora and fauna in the South Pacific.
5. Emily Sins (1845 - 1927), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States.

While the surname SINS may have initially carried negative connotations related to sin or transgression, it has evolved over time and been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, landowners, architects, explorers, and educators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sins

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

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

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