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

Sinyard, 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 Sinyard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sinyard in America

Sinyard is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sinyard surname appeared 525 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 Sinyard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sinyard 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 Sinyard

The surname Sinyard is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Sinnington, which is found in several counties, including Yorkshire, Norfolk, and Gloucestershire. The name may have evolved from the Old English words "syning," meaning "synod," and "tun," meaning "farm" or "enclosure," suggesting a possible connection to a place where church councils or meetings were held.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sinyard can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sinnington." This comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during the Norman period.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Sinnington," reflecting the common practice of using the preposition "de" to denote a person's place of origin. Over time, the name evolved into its modern spelling of Sinyard.

Notable individuals with the surname Sinyard include Sir John Sinyard (1528-1598), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was Robert Sinyard (1602-1677), a Puritan minister who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the English Civil War era.

In the 18th century, William Sinyard (1720-1795) was a renowned clockmaker based in London, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Sinyard (1829-1901) was a renowned author and poet, known for her collection of romantic verses titled "Echoes of the Heart," which gained widespread acclaim during the Victorian era.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Sir Thomas Sinyard (1876-1945) was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire and supported various charitable causes in the region.

While the name Sinyard may have originated from a specific location, its bearers have left their mark across various fields throughout history, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sinyard

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

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

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