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

Centino, 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 Centino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Centino in America

Centino is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Centino surname appeared 101 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 Centino.

The history of the last name Centino

The surname Centino originates from Italy and can be traced back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically around the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "cento," meaning "hundred," and may have been given to someone who lived in a neighborhood or village with around a hundred residents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Centino can be found in a document from the Florentine archives, dated 1327. This document mentions a certain "Nicolo Centino," who was a merchant dealing in textiles. Later records from the 15th century also mention several individuals with the surname Centino living in and around Florence.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Centino was Giovanni Battista Centino (1518-1592), a renowned painter and architect from Florence. He is best known for his fresco work in the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce in Florence.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Centino (1567-1628), a Jesuit priest and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. He taught at the prestigious Collegio Romano in Rome and was highly regarded for his scholarly contributions.

During the Renaissance period, the Centino family was also known for their involvement in the silk trade, which was a major industry in Florence at the time. Records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention several members of the Centino family who were successful silk merchants and traders.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Antonio Centino (1724-1798), a lawyer and legal scholar from Siena. He authored several influential works on civil and canon law and served as a legal advisor to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Another notable individual was Maria Centino (1790-1867), a philanthropist and patron of the arts from Florence. She was known for her support of various artistic and cultural initiatives in the city, including the restoration of several historic buildings and the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

While the surname Centino originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, it remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy, and its historical roots can be traced back to the vibrant cultural and economic centers of Renaissance-era Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Centino

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

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 Centino 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.

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

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