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

Cintra, 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 Cintra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cintra in America

Cintra is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cintra surname appeared 266 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 Cintra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cintra 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 Cintra

The surname Cintra is believed to have originated in Portugal, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the name of the town of Cintra, located in the Lisbon region. The town's name itself is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "Cincturia," meaning "fortified place" or "enclosure."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Cintra can be found in the historical archives of Portugal, dating back to the 13th century. These records include references to individuals bearing this surname who held prominent positions within the Portuguese nobility and administrative ranks.

During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, as Portuguese explorers and settlers ventured to various parts of the world, the Cintra surname also spread to different regions. Notable individuals with this surname from this era include Pedro de Cintra, a Portuguese navigator and explorer who participated in the expeditions to India and Brazil in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Cintra surname was Luís de Cintra, a Portuguese scholar and writer who authored several works on history and literature. His contributions to the intellectual and cultural spheres of his time earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Moving forward to the 19th century, one noteworthy individual with the Cintra surname was Francisco de Cintra, a celebrated Portuguese architect and urban planner. His work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Lisbon and other cities in Portugal.

Another significant figure was José de Cintra, a Portuguese military officer and statesman who played a crucial role in the Peninsular War against the French in the early 19th century. His leadership and strategic abilities were highly regarded during this turbulent period of Portugal's history.

As the surname Cintra spread beyond Portugal, it also gained recognition in other parts of the world. For instance, in the 20th century, Jorge Cintra, a Brazilian actor and director, made significant contributions to the arts and entertainment industry in his home country.

While the Cintra surname has its roots firmly planted in Portugal, it has since transcended borders and become a part of the global tapestry of family names, with individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark across various fields and endeavors throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cintra

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

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

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