Sinclair

Sinclair Meaning & Origin

About Sinclair
The surname Sinclair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Norman French name "Saint Clair," meaning "Saint Clare." It is believed to have originated from the town of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte in Normandy, France. The name was brought to Scotland by the Norman knights who accompanied William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over time, the name evolved into Sinclair, and those who bear this surname are often associated with qualities such as nobility, bravery, and a strong sense of justice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sinclair is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sinclair: 27,243
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1290
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sinclair based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 N K L EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪnklɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sinclair in Braille

Here's how to represent Sinclair in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sinclair in braille

How to sign the name Sinclair using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sinclair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sinclair in sign language

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