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

Cimino, 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 Cimino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cimino in America

Cimino is the 6870th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cimino surname appeared 4,897 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Cimino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cimino 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 Cimino

The surname Cimino has its origins in Italy, where it emerged during the Medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cuminus," which means "cumin," referring to the aromatic spice plant. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of cumin.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cimino can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Sicily, Campania, and Lazio. In some historical documents, the name appeared with slight variations in spelling, such as Cimini, Cimini, or Cimina, reflecting the regional differences in pronunciation and orthography.

One notable historical reference to the name Cimino can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Cimino, suggesting their presence in the region during that time.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Cimino was Giacomo Cimino, a merchant from the city of Naples who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Antonio Cimino, a renowned painter from the town of Palermo, Sicily, who flourished in the 16th century and is known for his religious artworks adorning various churches in the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname Cimino was Girolamo Cimino (1594-1670), a Neapolitan philosopher and author who wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles of the time.

Another individual of historical significance was Domenico Cimino (1732-1805), a highly respected architect from the city of Catania, Sicily. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Biscari, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

In the 19th century, one notable bearer of the surname Cimino was Giuseppe Cimino (1822-1898), an Italian politician and lawyer from the town of Avellino. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Cimino has maintained a presence across various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. While the name may have originated from an association with the spice cumin, it has since become a distinctive Italian surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cimino

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

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

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