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

Ciprian, 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 Ciprian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ciprian in America

Ciprian is the 27260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ciprian surname appeared 887 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 Ciprian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ciprian 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 Ciprian

The surname Ciprian originates from Romania, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Cyprianus," which means "from Cyprus." This name was likely given to individuals who had connections to the island of Cyprus, either through trade, travel, or ancestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ciprian surname can be found in the 1577 census records of Transylvania, a historical region of Romania. The name appears as "Ciprian de Sibiu," referring to an individual from the city of Sibiu.

In the 17th century, the Ciprian surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Wallachia and Moldavia, which were principalities within the territory of modern-day Romania. During this time, the name was often associated with noble families and landowners.

The Ciprian surname also holds historical significance in the realm of Romanian literature. One notable figure is Ciprian Porumbescu (1853-1883), a renowned composer and poet from Bucharest. His works, such as the beloved patriotic song "Tricolorul," played a significant role in shaping Romanian national identity.

Another prominent Ciprian was Ciprian Hurmuzescu (1911-1997), a mathematician and academic who made notable contributions to the field of differential geometry. He served as a professor at the University of Bucharest and was a member of the Romanian Academy.

In the 20th century, the Ciprian surname gained further recognition with Ciprian Mureșan (1964-2022), a celebrated Romanian writer and journalist. His novels, including "The Last Love Letter" and "The Final Circle," explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and various literary awards.

The surname Ciprian has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sports. Ciprian Porumbescu (1964-present), a contemporary visual artist, has exhibited his works internationally, while Ciprian Marica (1976-present) is a former professional footballer who played for the Romanian national team and several prominent European clubs.

Throughout its history, the Ciprian surname has maintained a strong presence in Romania, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ciprian

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

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

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