2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cianfichi
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word "cianferraro" meaning tinsmith or ironworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Cianfichi. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cianfichi 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Cianfichi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianfichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cianfichi
The surname CIANFICHI is an Italian name with origins tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Sicily, where it was first documented in historical records from the town of Palermo.
The name CIANFICHI is thought to be derived from the Sicilian dialect word "cianficu," which means "small fig." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the cultivation or trade of figs, a significant agricultural product in Sicily during that time.
One of the earliest known recordings of the CIANFICHI name appears in the 1389 census records of Palermo, where a family by the name of Cianfichi is listed as residents of the city's central district. This suggests that the name had already established roots in the region by the late 14th century.
In the 16th century, the CIANFICHI name can be found in various historical documents from the town of Monreale, located just outside of Palermo. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Giovanni Cianfichi, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who lived from 1520 to 1587.
As the centuries progressed, the CIANFICHI name spread across Sicily and eventually to other parts of Italy. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Catania, on the eastern coast of Sicily. Here, a prominent figure named Giuseppe Cianfichi (1722-1798) made a name for himself as a successful merchant and landowner.
Moving into the 19th century, the CIANFICHI name gained recognition in the field of literature. Antonio Cianfichi (1826-1892), a native of Palermo, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of Sicilian culture and identity.
Another notable figure with the CIANFICHI surname was Maria Cianfichi (1860-1932), a pioneering educator from Catania who established several schools for girls in the region and fought for women's rights to education.
While the CIANFICHI name has its roots firmly planted in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, carried by generations of families who have traced their lineage back to the island's rich history and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cianfichi
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianfichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cianfichi 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 Cianfichi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cianfichi
Cianfichi 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 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 Cianfichi 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 | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cianfichi bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Cianfichi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cianfichi?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Cianfichi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Cianfichi?
Cianfichi ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Cianfichi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Cianfichi.
Has Cianfichi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cianfichi went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Cianfichi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cianfichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Cianfichi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cianfichi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Hispanic (7.2%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Cianfichi (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 Cianfichi mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word "cianferraro" meaning tinsmith or ironworker. 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 Cianfichi (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 many people share the surname Cianfichi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.