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

Cieri, 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 Cieri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cieri in America

Cieri is the 34223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cieri surname appeared 663 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 Cieri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cieri 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 Cieri

The surname Cieri has its origins in Italy, specifically the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old Italian word "ciera," which referred to a cheerful or pleasant facial expression.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cieri can be found in a manuscript dating back to the late 13th century, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Cieri" residing in the city of Milan. This document suggests that the name was already in use among the urban population of northern Italy during that period.

In the 14th century, the name Cieri appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls in the city of Verona, indicating that families bearing this surname had established themselves in the region. One notable example is Bartolomeo Cieri, a merchant and landowner who lived in Verona between 1342 and 1408.

The name Cieri has also been linked to several place names in northern Italy, such as Ciera d'Adda and Ciera d'Alpago, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain localities.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Cieri have achieved prominence in various fields. One such figure was Girolamo Cieri (1570-1638), a renowned painter from Treviso who specialized in religious and mythological subjects. His works can be found in several churches and galleries across northern Italy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antonio Cieri (1708-1784), a celebrated architect from Venice who was instrumental in the design and construction of several palaces and churches in the Veneto region, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cieri (1812-1892) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician in the city of Milan. He played an active role in the Risorgimento movement, advocating for the unification of Italy.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Cieri also gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Emilio Cieri (1876-1942), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.

During the 20th century, the name Cieri continued to be associated with various fields, such as the arts and academia. One notable figure was the sculptor and artist Mario Cieri (1923-2010), whose works were exhibited in galleries across Italy and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cieri

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

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

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