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

Cinto, 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 Cinto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cinto in America

Cinto is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cinto surname appeared 396 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 Cinto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cinto 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 Cinto

The surname CINTO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cinto," which means "girdle" or "belt." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold belts or girdles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CINTO can be found in the city of Vicenza, located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. In the 13th century, records show a family by the name of CINTO residing in this area. It is possible that the name may have originally been spelled in a slightly different form, such as "Cinto" or "Cinti."

During the Renaissance period, the name CINTO gained some prominence in the Italian city-states. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni CINTO (1430-1499) was a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Siena. His works can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the name CINTO appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice. A merchant named Marco CINTO (1520-1582) was a successful trader who established trade routes between Venice and the Ottoman Empire. His wealth and influence allowed him to become a prominent figure in Venetian society.

Another historical figure bearing the surname CINTO was Girolamo CINTO (1565-1625), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Milan. He was known for his literary works and contributed to the development of religious literature during the Counter-Reformation era.

As the centuries passed, the surname CINTO spread beyond Italy and into other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a French nobleman named Louis CINTO (1720-1795) held significant landholdings in the Provence region of southern France. His descendants continued to use the surname and maintained their aristocratic status.

During the 19th century, the name CINTO appeared in various parts of the Italian peninsula. One notable individual was Giuseppe CINTO (1825-1890), a politician and lawyer from Naples who played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have borne the surname CINTO throughout the centuries. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname related to the craft of belt-making, it has since been carried by artists, merchants, scholars, nobility, and political figures across various regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cinto

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

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

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