2000
#106,477
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Cigainero
An occupational surname referring to a gypsy or one who trades with gypsies.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 189 Americans carry the last name Cigainero. That puts it at #113,026 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,813,515 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cigainero 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
189
1 in 1,813,515
Census rank
#113,026
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
165
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 165 bearers of the surname Cigainero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 113026th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cigainero, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cigainero
The surname Cigainero originated in Spain during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Romani people, who were known as "Gitanos" in Spanish. The name is likely derived from the Spanish word "cigano," which means "gypsy" or "Roma person."
In the early 15th century, the Romani people began migrating to various parts of Europe, including Spain. As they settled in different regions, some adopted surnames based on their ethnic identity or occupations. The name Cigainero may have been initially given to individuals who were involved in trades or professions associated with the Romani culture, such as fortune-telling, metalworking, or horse trading.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cigainero can be found in the historical archives of Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Juan Cigainero, who was a blacksmith and lived in the city during that time period.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various legal documents and court records across Spain, suggesting that families bearing the Cigainero surname had established themselves in different parts of the country. One notable individual was María Cigainero, a midwife who lived in Granada during the mid-1600s and was highly regarded for her skills in assisting with childbirth.
During the 18th century, the Cigainero surname gained further recognition when Juan Antonio Cigainero, a celebrated painter and engraver, was born in Madrid in 1724. His works were widely acclaimed, and some of his paintings can still be found in various museums and art galleries across Spain.
Another prominent figure was Juana Cigainero, a renowned flamenco dancer and singer who lived in Seville in the late 18th century. She was known for her passionate performances and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of traditional Romani music and dance.
In the 19th century, the Cigainero family had spread across various parts of Spain, and the name appeared in various historical records, including birth and marriage registers. One notable individual from this period was Miguel Cigainero, a skilled blacksmith from Cordoba, who was renowned for his intricate metalwork and was commissioned to create decorative ironwork for several churches and palaces in the region.
Throughout history, the Cigainero surname has been associated with a rich cultural heritage and has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Spanish society, including the arts, crafts, and traditional customs.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cigainero
Among Census respondents with the surname Cigainero, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cigainero 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 Cigainero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 156
- Two or more races3.0% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cigainero
Cigainero appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#102,197
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 176
+21 bearers (+13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 4,280 places
2020
#113,026
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 165
-11 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 10,829 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #106,477 | 155 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #102,197 | 176 | 0.06 | +21 bearers (+13.5%) | Up 4,280 places |
| 2020 | #113,026 | 165 | 0.06 | -11 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 10,829 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 Cigainero 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 | #102,197 | #113,026 | -10.6% |
| Count | 176 | 165 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cigainero bearers went from 176 to 165 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 10,829 positions in the national ranking, going from #102,197 to #113,026.
FAQ
Cigainero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cigainero?
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the surname Cigainero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,813,515 residents.
How common is Cigainero?
Cigainero ranks #113,026 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 165 people with the surname Cigainero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (189), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Cigainero.
Has Cigainero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cigainero went from 176 recorded bearers to 165. That is a decrease of 11 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #102,197 to #113,026.
What does the Census say about the background of Cigainero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cigainero, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Cigainero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (156 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cigainero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Cigainero (2000, 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 Cigainero mean?
An occupational surname referring to a gypsy or one who trades with gypsies. 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 Cigainero (0.06 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 Cigainero?
Want to know how many people have the surname Cigainero? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.