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

Sintic, 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 Sintic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sintic in America

Sintic is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sintic surname appeared 171 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 Sintic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sintic 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 Sintic

The surname Sintic has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in the area that is now known as Croatia. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, during the time when the Croatian territories were a part of the Kingdom of Hungary.

The name Sintic is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "sinj," which means "blue" or "gray." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, referring to a person's physical appearance or perhaps a specific location associated with the color blue or gray.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sintic can be found in a document from the city of Dubrovnik, dated back to the year 1412. This document lists a certain Marko Sintic as a merchant engaged in trade with the Italian city-states.

In the 16th century, the Sintic family gained prominence in the region of Dalmatia, particularly in the city of Šibenik. Historical records from this period mention a Nikola Sintic, who served as a member of the city council and played a significant role in the defense of Šibenik during the Ottoman-Venetian wars.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Sintic was Juraj Sintic, a Croatian writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. His works, which were predominantly written in the Chakavian dialect, provided valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of the Dalmatian region.

In the 18th century, the Sintic family expanded their influence to other parts of Croatia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One noteworthy figure from this time was Ivan Sintic, a military officer who served in the Habsburg army and participated in the Napoleonic Wars.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Petar Sintic, a renowned Croatian architect who left his mark on numerous buildings and structures in the city of Zagreb. His most celebrated work is the Neo-Renaissance palace known as the Mirogoj Cemetery Arcade, which is considered a masterpiece of Croatian architecture.

Throughout history, the surname Sintic has maintained a strong presence in the Balkan region, particularly in Croatia and its neighboring countries. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Croatian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sintic

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

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

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