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

Ciocan, 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 Ciocan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ciocan in America

Ciocan is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ciocan surname appeared 124 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 Ciocan.

The history of the last name Ciocan

The surname "CIOCAN" is of Romanian origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Romanian word "ciocan," meaning "hammer," which suggests that it may have been an occupational surname for a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CIOCAN" can be found in the historical records of the Principality of Moldavia, a former principality located in present-day Romania and Moldova. These records mention a certain Gheorghe CIOCAN, who lived in the town of Suceava in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various documents from the region, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual was Petru CIOCAN, a landowner who lived in the village of Hârlău in the early 1500s.

As the centuries progressed, the "CIOCAN" surname spread beyond the borders of Moldavia and into other parts of Romania. In the 18th century, there are records of a family named CIOCAN residing in the city of Brașov, located in the historical region of Transylvania.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the "CIOCAN" surname was Nicolae CIOCAN (1862-1936), a Romanian writer and journalist who was born in the town of Râmnicu Sărat. He was known for his contributions to the Romanian literary scene and his work as a newspaper editor.

Another notable figure was Gheorghe CIOCAN (1892-1945), a Romanian military officer who fought in World War I and later became a general in the Romanian Army. He played a crucial role in the defense of Bessarabia, a region that was part of Romania during the interwar period.

In the 20th century, there were several individuals named CIOCAN who made significant contributions to various fields. For example, Mihai CIOCAN (1920-1998) was a renowned Romanian architect who designed several notable buildings in Bucharest, including the National Opera House.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the surname "CIOCAN" can be found in other parts of Eastern Europe, such as Moldova and Ukraine, where it is sometimes spelled "CHIOCAN" or "CHOKAN." These variations likely stem from the historical connections and migrations between these regions and Romania over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ciocan

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

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 Ciocan 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.

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

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