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

Synn, 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 Synn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Synn in America

Synn is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Synn surname appeared 117 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 Synn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Synn 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 Synn

The surname SYNN has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "sinne," which was a variant spelling of the word "sin." This indicates that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, potentially referring to someone who was considered a sinner or had committed a sin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SYNN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mentions a person named Willelmus Sinne. The surname also appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, where a John Synn is mentioned.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the surname emerged, such as Synne, Sinnere, and Sinner. These variations further strengthen the connection to the Middle English word "sinne" and its association with sinful behavior or occupation.

In the 15th century, the surname SYNN was also found in various records from different regions of England. For instance, in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1436, a Thomas Synn is listed, while in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1524, a John Synn is recorded.

One notable individual bearing the surname SYNN was John Synn, born around 1460 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a merchant and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1491 and 1495.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Synn, born in 1520 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent clergyman and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Taunton from 1562 until his death in 1587.

In the 16th century, the surname SYNN was also found in certain place names, such as Synn's Farm in Kent, which was mentioned in a land survey conducted in 1578.

During the 17th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Thomas Synn, born in 1632 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Synn, born in 1675 in Wiltshire, England. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife who authored a book titled "The Compleat Midwife's Companion" in 1705, which became a widely used reference work.

As the centuries progressed, the surname SYNN continued to be recorded in various parts of England, though it remained relatively uncommon compared to other surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Synn

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

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

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