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

Tsinnijinnie, 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 Tsinnijinnie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsinnijinnie in America

Tsinnijinnie is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsinnijinnie surname appeared 394 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 Tsinnijinnie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsinnijinnie 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 Tsinnijinnie

The surname TSINNIJINNIE has its origins in the Navajo Nation, a Native American territory spanning parts of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico. It is believed to have emerged during the 18th century when the Navajo people began adopting surnames as a result of their interactions with Spanish and Mexican settlers.

The name TSINNIJINNIE is derived from the Navajo language and is likely a combination of two words, "tsin" meaning "wood" or "tree," and "jinnie" meaning "streaked" or "striped." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person or family associated with a particular type of striped or patterned wood.

Historical records of the TSINNIJINNIE surname are scarce, as the Navajo people primarily relied on oral traditions for much of their history. However, some early mentions of the name can be found in Spanish and Mexican documents from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the region was under colonial rule.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the TSINNIJINNIE surname was Hosteen Tsinnijinnie, a respected Navajo leader and negotiator who lived in the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in establishing peaceful relations between the Navajo Nation and the United States government during a period of conflict and upheaval.

Another notable figure bearing the TSINNIJINNIE name was Chee Tsinnijinnie, a renowned Navajo artist and silversmith who lived from the late 19th to early 20th century. His intricate and beautifully crafted silver jewelry and buckles are highly prized by collectors and have become iconic representations of Navajo artistry.

In the 20th century, the TSINNIJINNIE surname gained further recognition through the work of Lori Tsinnijinnie, a celebrated Navajo poet, and author born in 1958. Her writings explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of navigating both Navajo and mainstream American societies.

Additionally, the late 20th century saw the rise of Wilma Tsinnijinnie, a influential Navajo educator and activist who worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities and preserve cultural heritage within the Navajo Nation. She played a key role in establishing the Navajo Education Association and advocating for bilingual education programs.

Another notable figure was Bert Tsinnijinnie, a skilled Navajo silversmith and lapidary artist who lived from the mid-20th century until his passing in 2021. His intricate inlay work and incorporation of traditional Navajo designs and symbols earned him widespread acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsinnijinnie

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

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

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