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

Cinnamon, 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 Cinnamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cinnamon in America

Cinnamon is the 27331st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cinnamon surname appeared 884 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 Cinnamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon

The surname Cinnamon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "cyn" meaning "kin" or "family" and "mann" meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person's familial or tribal affiliation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cinnamon surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings such as "Cynnaman" and "Cynnamanne," reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions during that era.

In the 13th century, the Cinnamon name was associated with several notable individuals, including Sir Robert Cinnamon, a knight who fought in the Crusades and was mentioned in the chronicles of Matthew Paris, a renowned English historian and monk. Another prominent figure was Sir William Cinnamon, who served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Edward III in the 14th century.

During the 16th century, the Cinnamon family was well-established in the county of Wiltshire, England. One notable member was John Cinnamon, born in 1525, who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the town of Salisbury. His son, Thomas Cinnamon (1560-1628), followed in his footsteps and became a successful trader, contributing to the family's prosperity.

In the 17th century, the Cinnamon name gained further recognition with the birth of William Cinnamon (1617-1679), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties, publishing several influential works on the subject.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Cinnamon (1695-1772), a prominent military leader who served in the British Army during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the Cinnamon family spread across England and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Cynamon," "Cynnemon," and "Cinnemon." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

While the surname Cinnamon is relatively uncommon today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, carrying with it a fascinating history that spans centuries and encompasses individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cinnamon

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

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

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