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

Cherubin, 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 Cherubin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cherubin in America

Cherubin is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cherubin surname appeared 779 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 Cherubin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cherubin 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 Cherubin

The surname Cherubin has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It derives from the Italian word "cherubino," which means "cherub" or "angel." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as angelic or pure in character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cherubin can be found in the city records of Florence, Italy, from the 14th century. In 1382, a man named Giovanni Cherubin was mentioned as a landowner in the area.

The name Cherubin also appeared in some religious texts and manuscripts from the Renaissance period. In a 15th-century illuminated manuscript titled "The Book of Hours," there is a reference to a monk named Friar Cherubin who was known for his devotion and piety.

During the 16th century, the name Cherubin gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One notable figure was Ludovico Cherubin (1541-1590), a renowned composer and organist from Bergamo. His works were widely performed and appreciated during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, the Cherubin family established itself in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the textile trade. One member, Andrea Cherubin (1618-1678), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a church in the city.

Another noteworthy individual was Pietro Cherubin (1735-1805), a Venetian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Rocco and the Palazzo Grimani.

The name Cherubin also found its way to other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Spain. In the 19th century, a French artist named François Cherubin (1821-1892) gained recognition for his landscape and portrait paintings, which were exhibited in prestigious salons in Paris.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Cherubin was the Italian composer and conductor Saverio Cherubin (1892-1967). He was known for his operatic works and conducted at some of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy and abroad.

While the surname Cherubin is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Italy and serves as a reminder of the country's artistic and religious traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cherubin

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

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

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