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

Cielo, 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 Cielo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cielo in America

Cielo is the 27625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cielo surname appeared 871 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 Cielo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cielo 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 Cielo

The surname Cielo has its roots in Italy, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "cielo," meaning "sky" or "heaven." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to a person's occupation or a physical characteristic related to the sky or heavenly realm.

Cielo is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern parts of the country. One of the earliest known instances of the name appears in a 1367 document from the city of Milan, where a certain Giovanni Cielo is mentioned.

In the 15th century, the Cielo surname gained prominence with the arrival of Francesco Cielo, a renowned painter and architect from the city of Vicenza. Born in 1428, Francesco Cielo was celebrated for his frescoes adorning several churches and palaces in the Venetian Republic. His artistic legacy left a lasting impact on the Renaissance art scene in northern Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the Cielo surname was Girolamo Cielo, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Bologna. Born in 1525, Girolamo Cielo authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the Cielo family established roots in the city of Naples, where they played a significant role in the local aristocracy. One member, Antonio Cielo (1632-1698), served as a high-ranking official in the Neapolitan court and was renowned for his diplomatic skills.

Across the centuries, the Cielo surname has also been associated with notable individuals in various fields. For instance, Luciano Cielo (1789-1862) was a celebrated composer and violinist from Genoa, whose compositions gained popularity in the early 19th century.

While relatively rare, the Cielo surname continues to be present in various regions of Italy, as well as among Italian diaspora communities around the world. Its origins and historical significance remain intertwined with the rich cultural tapestry of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cielo

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

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

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