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

Cimafranca, 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 Cimafranca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cimafranca in America

Cimafranca is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cimafranca surname appeared 157 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 Cimafranca.

The history of the last name Cimafranca

The surname CIMAFRANCA originated in Italy during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "cima" meaning "summit" or "peak," and "franca," meaning "free" or "exempt." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a prominent peak or mountain, possibly in an area granted certain exemptions or privileges.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known bearers of the CIMAFRANCA surname were from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central and northern Italy. The name appears in several medieval manuscripts and documents from these areas, often spelled slightly differently, such as "Cimafranka" or "Cimafranche."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CIMAFRANCA name dates back to 1265, when a certain Giovanni CIMAFRANCA was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Pisa. Another notable early bearer was Matteo CIMAFRANCA, a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Bologna in the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the CIMAFRANCA family gained prominence in the town of Gubbio, located in the region of Umbria. Records show that a branch of the family held influential positions in the local government and were involved in various civic affairs. One notable member was Giulio CIMAFRANCA, who served as the mayor of Gubbio from 1482 to 1490.

As the centuries passed, the CIMAFRANCA surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. During the Renaissance, a notable bearer was the artist and architect Girolamo CIMAFRANCA (1499-1561), who was born in Verona and worked on various projects in Venice and other cities.

In the 18th century, the CIMAFRANCA name gained recognition in the realm of music, with the composer and violinist Antonio CIMAFRANCA (1720-1793) achieving considerable fame in Naples and other Italian cities.

Another noteworthy figure was the 19th-century poet and writer Lucrezia CIMAFRANCA (1825-1891), who was born in Rome and became known for her passionate works exploring themes of love, nature, and Italian identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cimafranca

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

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 Cimafranca 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.

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

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