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

Cetina, 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 Cetina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cetina in America

Cetina is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cetina surname appeared 537 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 Cetina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cetina 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 Cetina

The surname Cetina originated in Croatia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Cetina River, a major waterway that flows through the Dalmatian hinterland. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name likely lived near or along the banks of this river.

The Cetina River has been known by various names throughout history, including the ancient Roman name Bathinus flumen. The name Cetina itself is thought to have evolved from the Slavic word "Cetyn," meaning "pine forest." This indicates that the area surrounding the river was likely densely forested with pine trees during the early settlement of the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cetina surname can be found in the archives of the Franciscan monastery in the city of Makarska, dating back to the 16th century. These records document individuals with the surname Cetina living in the nearby villages and towns.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cetina family played a prominent role in the region's history. Notably, Jerolim Cetina (1597-1670) was a renowned Croatian poet and playwright who wrote in the Čakavian dialect, contributing significantly to the development of Croatian literature.

Another notable figure was Ante Cetina (1808-1868), a Croatian politician and writer who advocated for the preservation of Croatian culture and language during the period of Croatian National Revival.

In the 20th century, Miljenko Cetina (1928-2019) was a prominent Croatian sculptor and medallist, known for his intricate and detailed works celebrating Croatian history and culture.

Additionally, the surname Cetina has been associated with various place names in Croatia, such as Cetina Kraj, a village located near the river's source, and Cetinska Krajina, a historical region surrounding the Cetina River.

While the Cetina surname is most prevalent in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Cetina River and the surrounding regions of Croatia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cetina

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

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

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