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

Cing, 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 Cing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cing in America

Cing is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cing surname appeared 322 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 Cing.

The history of the last name Cing

The surname CING is believed to have originated in the region of Burgundy, France, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "cinc," meaning "five," which may have been used as a nickname or distinguishing moniker for someone associated with the number five or a group of five people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CING can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cluny, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Benedictine abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Cing," "Cincg," and "Cynge," suggesting its evolution over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name CING was Jehan Cing, a merchant and landowner from the town of Dijon, Burgundy. Historical records indicate that he owned several vineyards and played a significant role in the local wine trade.

During the 14th century, the CING family appeared to have established a presence in the nearby region of Franche-Comté. In a genealogical record from the Abbey of Saint-Claude in Jura, a certain Guillaume Cing (born around 1320) is mentioned as a wealthy landowner and a benefactor of the abbey.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the CING family was Jacques Cing (1512-1584), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from the city of Besançon, Franche-Comté. He served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Dole and authored several influential treatises on legal matters.

Another notable figure was François Cing (1568-1631), a Burgundian priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Grenoble from 1618 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing schools in his diocese.

As the surname CING spread across France and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Cing, Cinq, Cincq, and Cingue, among others. While the name appears to have been more prevalent in the regions of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, it can be found in historical records from other parts of France as well.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cing

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

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 Cing 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.

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

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