2000
#113,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cincotti
An Italian surname derived from the word "cinque" meaning five, potentially relating to someone born fifth in a family.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 170 Americans carry the last name Cincotti. That puts it at #122,574 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,016,202 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cincotti 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
170
1 in 2,016,202
Census rank
#122,574
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
148
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 148 bearers of the surname Cincotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 122574th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cincotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cincotti
The surname Cincotti has its roots in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "cinque" meaning five, suggesting a possible connection to a place name or occupation involving the number five.
One of the earliest known records of the name Cincotti can be found in a medieval document from the city of Siena, dated to the year 1148. The document mentions a certain "Guido Cincotti," who was a landowner in the region.
In the 13th century, the Cincotti family gained prominence in the city of Rome, where they held positions of power and influence within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Cardinal Giovanni Cincotti (1230-1299), who served as a papal legate and played a crucial role in mediating conflicts between warring city-states.
During the Renaissance period, several members of the Cincotti family were renowned artists and architects. The most famous among them was Domenico Cincotti (1465-1537), who was commissioned by Pope Leo X to design and construct the Palazzo Cincotti in Rome, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.
In the 17th century, the name Cincotti appeared in various records from the region of Abruzzo, where the family had established itself. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Cincotti (1612-1679), a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and theology.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname Cincotti was Antonio Cincotti (1765-1842), a military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte's army during the French Revolutionary Wars. He played a crucial role in several battles and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery and leadership.
Over the centuries, the Cincotti name has spread to various parts of Italy and beyond, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this historic surname. While the exact origins of the name remain shrouded in mystery, its presence in numerous historical records and the accomplishments of its bearers have solidified its place in Italian history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cincotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Cincotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Cincotti 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 Cincotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 139
- Two or more races3.4% · 5
- Black or African American1.4% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cincotti
Cincotti 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
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+13 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 951 places
2020
#122,574
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
-8 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,006 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #113,519 | 143 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 951 places |
| 2020 | #122,574 | 148 | 0.05 | -8 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 10,006 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 Cincotti 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 | #112,568 | #122,574 | -8.9% |
| Count | 156 | 148 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -1.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cincotti bearers went from 156 to 148 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 10,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #122,574.
FAQ
Cincotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cincotti?
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the surname Cincotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,016,202 residents.
How common is Cincotti?
Cincotti ranks #122,574 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 148 people with the surname Cincotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (170), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Cincotti.
Has Cincotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cincotti went from 156 recorded bearers to 148. That is a decrease of 8 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #112,568 to #122,574.
What does the Census say about the background of Cincotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cincotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.4%). 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 Cincotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (139 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cincotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Black (1.4%). 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 Cincotti (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 Cincotti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "cinque" meaning five, potentially relating to someone born fifth in a family. 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 Cincotti (0.05 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 are called Cincotti?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Cincotti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.