2000
#6,273
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,002
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.85
Rare Last name
Cimino
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who worked with a plumb line or as a stonemason.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,163 Americans carry the last name Cimino. That puts it at #7,154 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 66,387 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cimino 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
5.2K
1 in 66,387
Census rank
#7,154
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,502 bearers of the surname Cimino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7154th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 In some historical documents, the name appeared with slight variations in spelling, such as Cimini, Cimini, or Cimina, reflecting the regional differences in pronunciation and orthography.
One notable historical reference to the name Cimino can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cimino
Among Census respondents with the surname Cimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cimino 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 Cimino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 4,117
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 216
- Two or more races2.7% · 122
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 32
- Black or African American0.3% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cimino
Cimino 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
#6,870
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,897
-105 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 1.66
Rank movement Down 597 places
2020
#7,154
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,502
-395 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 1.51
Rank movement Down 284 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,273 | 5,002 | 1.85 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,870 | 4,897 | 1.66 | -105 bearers (-2.1%) | Down 597 places |
| 2020 | #7,154 | 4,502 | 1.51 | -395 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 284 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 Cimino 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 | #6,870 | #7,154 | -4.1% |
| Count | 4,897 | 4,502 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.66 | 1.51 | -9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cimino bearers went from 4,897 to 4,502 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 284 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,870 to #7,154.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cimino
FAQ
Cimino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cimino?
Name Census estimates that about 5,163 living Americans carry the surname Cimino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 66,387 residents.
How common is Cimino?
Cimino ranks #7,154 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.51 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,502 people with the surname Cimino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,163), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.51 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Cimino.
Has Cimino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cimino went from 4,897 recorded bearers to 4,502. That is a decrease of 395 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,870 to #7,154.
What does the Census say about the background of Cimino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Cimino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (4,117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cimino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Cimino (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 Cimino mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who worked with a plumb line or as a stonemason. 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 Cimino (1.51 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 have the last name Cimino?
You can see how common the surname Cimino is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.