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

Sydnor, 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 Sydnor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sydnor in America

Sydnor is the 11448th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sydnor surname appeared 2,751 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sydnor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sydnor 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 Sydnor

The surname SYDNOR is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "sid" and "ofer," which collectively translate to "broad bank" or "broad shore." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a broad riverbank or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SYDNOR surname can be found in the parish records of St. Michael's Church in the town of Coventry, Warwickshire, where a certain John Sydnor was mentioned in the year 1592. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have hailed from a place called "Sydnor" or a similarly named location, though no definitive evidence of such a place has been found.

In the 17th century, the SYDNOR name appears to have spread across various regions of England, with records indicating families bearing this surname in counties such as Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Oxfordshire. During this period, variations in spelling, such as "Sidnor" and "Sydner," were also observed in historical documents.

One notable figure from this era was William Sydnor, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Weston-sub-Edge, Gloucestershire, in the mid-1600s. He was a prominent member of the local community and served as a churchwarden at the parish church.

As the centuries progressed, the SYDNOR surname continued to evolve and spread across the British Isles and beyond. In the 18th century, a prominent SYDNOR family emerged in the county of Somerset, where they owned several estates and played a significant role in local affairs.

One of the most renowned members of this family was Sir John Sydnor (1725-1802), a respected magistrate and philanthropist who was knighted for his services to the Crown. He was instrumental in the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the region.

As the British Empire expanded, the SYDNOR name also found its way to other parts of the world. In the early 19th century, a branch of the family emigrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia and other southern states. One notable figure from this era was James Sydnor (1788-1861), a prominent plantation owner and politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Another significant figure in the history of the SYDNOR surname was Sir William Sydnor (1845-1921), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. He was widely respected for his leadership during the Crimean War and played a crucial role in the modernization of the Royal Navy.

In the 20th century, the SYDNOR name continued to be represented across various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. One notable individual was Dr. Charles Sydnor (1898-1962), a renowned historian and professor at Duke University, who specialized in the study of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sydnor

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

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

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