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

Cindrich, 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 Cindrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cindrich in America

Cindrich is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cindrich surname appeared 366 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 Cindrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cindrich 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 Cindrich

The surname Cindrich is believed to have originated in Croatia, with roots dating back to the 15th century or earlier. It is derived from the Croatian word "cinder," which means ashes or cinders. This could suggest that the name was originally associated with someone who worked with fire or in a profession that involved dealing with ashes, such as a blacksmith or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cindrich can be found in a historical document from the city of Dubrovnik, where a person named Nikola Cindrich was mentioned in the late 16th century. This suggests that the name was already in use and had established roots in the region at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cindrich name appeared in various Croatian and Dalmatian records, indicating its prevalence in these areas. It is possible that the name was also present in neighboring regions, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, as people migrated and settled in different parts of the Balkan region.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Cindrich surname was Ante Cindrich (1823-1895), a Croatian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural scene of his time. His works reflected the spirit of the Croatian National Revival movement and helped preserve the country's cultural heritage.

Another prominent individual with the Cindrich surname was Jure Cindrich (1887-1963), a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia during the interwar period. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system and advocating for the rights of Croats within the larger Yugoslav context.

In more recent history, Ivan Cindrich (1922-2011) was a Croatian-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works. He emigrated to the United States in the 1950s and contributed to the vibrant art scene in California, where he lived and worked for several decades.

While these are just a few examples, the Cindrich surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the Croatian and Dalmatian regions, spanning several centuries. Its origins can be traced back to occupations and traditions of the past, making it an integral part of the cultural heritage of these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cindrich

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

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

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