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

Cimental, 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 Cimental surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cimental in America

Cimental is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cimental surname appeared 142 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 Cimental.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cimental 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 Cimental

The surname CICEMENT originates from the Spanish region of Catalonia, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word "caementum," which means "stone" or "construction material." This suggests that the name was initially associated with stonemasons, builders, or those involved in the construction industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in medieval Catalan documents, where it appeared with various spellings such as "Ciment," "Cimient," and "Cimenta." One notable example is Ramon Ciment, a stonemason mentioned in a 1213 record from the city of Barcelona.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the CICEMENT surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula, with records showing individuals bearing this name in regions like Valencia and Aragon. In 1327, a document from the town of Zaragoza mentions a landowner named Juan Ciement.

As the centuries passed, the CICEMENT name continued to appear in historical records, often associated with skilled craftsmen and artisans. In the 16th century, a notable figure was Pedro Ciement, a renowned sculptor from Seville who created intricate stonework for several churches and cathedrals in Andalusia.

In the 17th century, the CICEMENT surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Miguel Ciement (1620-1684), a celebrated poet and playwright from Madrid. His works, which included comedies and religious plays, were widely performed during the Spanish Golden Age.

Another significant individual was Catalina Ciement (1745-1819), a influential figure in the Spanish Enlightenment movement. Born in Barcelona, she was an advocate for women's education and founded one of the first schools for girls in the city.

During the 19th century, the CICEMENT surname continued to be present in various parts of Spain, with notable figures such as Andres Ciement (1802-1872), a prominent architect from Valencia who designed several public buildings and churches in the region.

While the CICEMENT surname has its roots in Catalonia and Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the stonemasons and builders of medieval Iberia, reflecting a rich history and connection to the construction and artisan trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cimental

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

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

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