2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cifranic
A Croatian surname derived from the word "cifranski" meaning from Cifra, a village in Croatia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Cifranic. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cifranic 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Cifranic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cifranic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cifranic
The surname CIFRANIC has its origins in the Balkan region of Southeast Europe, specifically in countries like Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.
The name CIFRANIC is derived from the Slavic root word "cifra," which means "numeral" or "number." This suggests that the surname may have been associated with occupations or professions related to accounting, bookkeeping, or numerical calculations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CIFRANIC can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia), dating back to the 15th century. This document mentions a merchant named Ivan CIFRANIC who traded goods along the Adriatic coast.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname CIFRANIC was Marko CIFRANIC, a scribe and calligrapher from the town of Zadar in Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia). His intricate and beautifully crafted manuscripts were highly prized and can still be found in various monastic libraries across the region.
During the Ottoman rule in the Balkans, the surname CIFRANIC was also present among the Serbian population. One such example is Petar CIFRANIC, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Smederevo in present-day Serbia, who lived in the late 17th century.
The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the CIFRANIC surname. Jovan CIFRANIC (1819-1892) was a respected Serbian physician and one of the pioneers of modern medicine in the region. His contributions to public health and medical education were significant.
Another prominent figure was Miloš CIFRANIC (1844-1912), a Bosnian-born writer, journalist, and political activist who campaigned for the rights of Serbs living under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His literary works and essays played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the time.
As the name CIFRANIC spread across different regions and countries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative spellings include CIFRANIĆ, CIFRANIĆ, and CIFRANICH, reflecting the linguistic influences of different Slavic languages and dialects.
While the surname CIFRANIC may not be as widespread or famous as some other Balkan surnames, it carries a rich historical legacy and ties to various occupations, professions, and notable individuals who left their mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cifranic
Among Census respondents with the surname Cifranic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cifranic 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 Cifranic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cifranic
Cifranic 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,430 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 Cifranic 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 | #153,769 | #152,339 | 0.9% |
| Count | 106 | 106 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cifranic bearers went from 106 to 106 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #152,339.
FAQ
Cifranic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cifranic?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Cifranic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Cifranic?
Cifranic ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Cifranic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Cifranic.
Has Cifranic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cifranic went from 106 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Cifranic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cifranic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Cifranic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cifranic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Cifranic (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 Cifranic mean?
A Croatian surname derived from the word "cifranski" meaning from Cifra, a village in Croatia. 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 Cifranic (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 are called Cifranic?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Cifranic? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.