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

Cintora, 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 Cintora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cintora in America

Cintora is the 36246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cintora surname appeared 618 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 Cintora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cintora 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 Cintora

The surname Cintora has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cinto," meaning "belt" or "sash," and may have originally referred to an occupation or trade involving the making or selling of belts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cintora surname can be found in the archives of the town of Santander, located in the northern region of Cantabria, Spain. In a document dated 1587, a certain Pedro Cintora is mentioned as a resident of the town.

Throughout the centuries, the Cintora name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Juana Cintora, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local orphanages and hospitals.

In the 18th century, a man named Tomás Cintora gained recognition as a skilled silversmith and jeweler, with his intricate works adorning the homes of many wealthy patrons across Spain.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a prominent lawyer and political figure named Ramón Cintora played a significant role in the drafting of Spain's first modern constitution, which laid the foundations for the country's legal system.

Another notable individual bearing the Cintora surname was Francisco Cintora, a Spanish explorer and navigator who embarked on several expeditions to the Americas in the early 20th century, contributing to the mapping and charting of previously uncharted territories.

While the Cintora name is primarily concentrated in Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cintora

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

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

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