2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cianciotta
Italian surname from location, referring to someone from Cianciotto in Sicily.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Cianciotta. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cianciotta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Cianciotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianciotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cianciotta
The surname Cianciotta is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy such as Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cianciu," which means to mumble or stammer. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who spoke in a halting or stuttering manner.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century in Sicily. In a document from 1583, a man named Vincenzo Cianciotta was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Noto. This suggests that the Cianciotta family had already established themselves in the area by that time.
During the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Calabrian town of Crotone. In a census from 1637, several families bearing the Cianciotta surname were listed as residents of this coastal city. It is likely that the name had spread from Sicily to the neighboring region of Calabria during this period.
One notable bearer of the Cianciotta name was Pietro Cianciotta, a Sicilian artist born in 1679. He was known for his intricate religious paintings and frescoes adorning several churches in Palermo and other Sicilian cities. His works are still admired today for their attention to detail and vivid colors.
Another individual of significance was Giulio Cianciotta, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Calabria who lived in the 18th century (1723-1802). He was a professor at the University of Naples and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
In the 19th century, the name Cianciotta appears in records from the city of Naples, suggesting that some members of the family had migrated to the northern part of the region. One notable figure was Giuseppe Cianciotta (1819-1891), a successful businessman and merchant who played a role in the city's economic development during that time.
As the 20th century approached, the Cianciotta surname began to spread beyond the borders of Italy due to immigration. One example is Antonio Cianciotta (1875-1962), who was born in Calabria but later settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked as a farmer and raised a family.
Throughout its history, the Cianciotta name has been tied to various regions of southern Italy, with its roots likely stemming from a nickname given to someone with a distinctive speaking style. While the name may not have been as prominent as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark across several centuries and in different parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cianciotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianciotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Cianciotta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cianciotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cianciotta
Cianciotta appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,884 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 5,884 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cianciotta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #143,511 | 3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 118 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cianciotta bearers went from 110 to 118 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 5,884 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #143,511.
FAQ
Cianciotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cianciotta?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Cianciotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Cianciotta?
Cianciotta ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Cianciotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cianciotta.
Has Cianciotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cianciotta went from 110 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Cianciotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianciotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cianciotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cianciotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), Black (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cianciotta (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cianciotta mean?
Italian surname from location, referring to someone from Cianciotto in Sicily. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cianciotta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Cianciotta?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Cianciotta on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.