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

Chimienti, 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 Chimienti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chimienti in America

Chimienti is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chimienti surname appeared 391 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 Chimienti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chimienti 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 Chimienti

The surname Chimienti is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Basilicata. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "chimico," which means "chemist" or "alchemist."

During the Middle Ages, the practice of alchemy was prevalent in Italy, and many individuals who worked in this field adopted surnames related to their profession. The earliest recorded instances of the name Chimienti can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical records and documents from these regions.

One notable historical reference to the name Chimienti can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, which mentions individuals with this surname as early as the late 13th century. Additionally, some sources suggest that the name may have been associated with the town of Chimienti, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Chimienti was Giovanni Chimienti, a renowned alchemist and scholar who lived in Naples during the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Pietro Chimienti, a merchant and landowner from Calabria, who was mentioned in various records from the 15th century.

In the 16th century, Giulio Chimienti, a renowned physician and alchemist from Campania, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine and his studies on the properties of various minerals and elements. Around the same time, Lucrezia Chimienti, a noblewoman from Basilicata, was known for her philanthropic works and her support of local churches and monasteries.

During the 17th century, the name Chimienti appeared in various historical records and documents from the region, including the birth and marriage records of several individuals bearing this surname. One notable figure was Vincenzo Chimienti, a renowned artist and sculptor from Naples, whose works can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Chimienti surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including medicine, science, arts, and literature. Several individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to their respective fields, further solidifying the historical significance and importance of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chimienti

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

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

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