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

Cinquegrani, 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 Cinquegrani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cinquegrani in America

Cinquegrani is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cinquegrani surname appeared 156 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 Cinquegrani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cinquegrani 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 Cinquegrani

The surname CINQUEGRANI is of Italian origin, originating in the southern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the words "cinque" meaning "five" and "grani" meaning "grains" or "seeds." This suggests the name may have been given to someone who worked with grains or seeds, perhaps a farmer or merchant dealing in these commodities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CINQUEGRANI can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a family by the name of CINQUEGRANI residing in the city's historic center.

In the 14th century, records show a prominent figure named Giovanni CINQUEGRANI, who was a respected scholar and philosopher from the town of Salerno. He authored several works on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied in universities across Europe during his lifetime.

During the Renaissance period, a noble family by the name of CINQUEGRANI resided in the Sicilian town of Palermo. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and their philanthropic efforts, including the construction of a church dedicated to St. Joseph in the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, a painter named Vincenzo CINQUEGRANI gained recognition for his religious artworks, which adorned churches throughout the region of Calabria. His most famous work is a fresco depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which can still be seen in the Cathedral of Cosenza.

Another notable figure with the surname CINQUEGRANI was Pietro CINQUEGRANI, a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He rose through the ranks and was eventually awarded the prestigious title of Chevalier de l'Empire by Napoleon himself for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

While the surname CINQUEGRANI is not among the most common in Italy today, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural heritage, with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages and a history that spans various professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cinquegrani

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

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

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