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UK surname

Siner

An occupational surname derived from the term "sinner," referring to someone who sinned or committed sins.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Siner surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Knowsley, Liverpool and Halton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Siner is 116 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 738.5%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2010

116 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Siner had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 45 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Siner surname distribution map

The map shows where the Siner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Siner surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Siner over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 15 #30,614
1861 historical 42 #28,691
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 45 #30,747
1901 historical 23 #31,466
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 78 #29,785
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 91 #28,937
2000 modern 91 #28,952
2001 modern 90 #28,793
2002 modern 89 #29,428
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 91 #29,345
2005 modern 95 #28,817
2006 modern 93 #29,411
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 101 #28,825
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Siners are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Knowsley, Liverpool and Halton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Knowsley 001 Knowsley
2 Knowsley 005 Knowsley
3 Liverpool 027 Liverpool
4 Liverpool 040 Liverpool
5 Halton 012 Halton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Siner

These lists show first names that appear often with the Siner surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Siner

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Siner, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Siner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Siner household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Siner is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Siner is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Siner falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Siner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Siner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Siner

The surname Siner is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Sinner," which means "one who lives by a river or stream." The name was likely first adopted by someone who lived near a body of water, such as a river or stream.

In the 13th century, the surname Siner was found in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas near the Rhine River and its tributaries. Records from this time show variations in the spelling, including Synner, Sinnere, and Sinnert.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Siner can be found in the Städtebuch, a medieval German chronicle that recorded events and people in various cities. In this chronicle, there is a mention of a merchant named Heinrich Siner from the city of Cologne in the year 1298.

Another historical reference to the Siner surname comes from the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This document, dated 1334, mentions a certain Konrad Siner, who was a landowner in the village of Zossen, near present-day Berlin.

In the 15th century, the Siner surname gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Siner (1456-1529), a German humanist scholar and philosopher. He was born in the town of Bamberg and is known for his works on logic, ethics, and metaphysics.

During the 16th century, the Siner family produced several notable figures, including Matthias Siner (1515-1588), a Protestant theologian and reformer from Saxony, and Hans Siner (1525-1604), a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg.

In the 17th century, the Siner surname was associated with the German military. One such figure was Johann Siner (1632-1712), a Prussian general who served under King Frederick I of Prussia and played a significant role in the Great Northern War against Sweden.

As the Siner family spread across German-speaking regions, the surname also appeared in various place names, such as Sinerthal (Siner's Valley) and Sinerberg (Siner's Mountain), reflecting the family's influence and presence in these areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Siner families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Siner surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Monmouthshire leads with 6 Siners recorded in 1881 and an index of 65.43x.

County Total Index
Monmouthshire 6 65.43x
Worcestershire 5 30.19x
Durham 1 2.65x
Staffordshire 1 2.34x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Woollos in Monmouthshire leads with 6 Siners recorded in 1881 and an index of 588.24x.

Place Total Index
St Woollos 6 588.24x
Gradley 3 3750.00x
Lye 2 714.29x
Tipton 1 76.34x
Witton Gilbert 1 666.67x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Siner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Barbara 1
Eliza 1
Eloza 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Martha 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Siner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alfred 2
Ernest 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Richd. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Siner households.

FAQ

Siner surname: questions and answers

How common was the Siner surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Siner surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Siner surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Siner a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Siner surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the term "sinner," referring to someone who sinned or committed sins.

What does the Siner map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Siner bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.