2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Ciranni
An Italian surname indicating the bearer was from the city of Cirò.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Ciranni. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ciranni surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Ciranni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciranni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ciranni
The surname Ciranni has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century, possibly derived from the Latin word "cereus," meaning "wax" or "candle." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of candles or wax-related products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ciranni can be found in the Sicilian city of Palermo during the 13th century. Historical records from that period mention a certain Guglielmo Ciranni, a prominent merchant who traded in various goods, including wax and candles. His name appears in several documents related to commercial transactions and guild memberships.
In the 14th century, the surname Ciranni is also documented in the region of Calabria, where it is believed to have spread from its Sicilian origins. One notable figure from this time was Pietro Ciranni, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Reggio Calabria. He is known for his works on logic and metaphysics, which were influential in the intellectual circles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the Ciranni name gained further prominence. In the 16th century, there was a notable artist named Girolamo Ciranni, born in Messina, Sicily, in 1492. He was a skilled painter and sculptor, known for his religious works and portraits of noble families. Several of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another prominent figure with the Ciranni surname was Francesco Ciranni, a 17th-century jurist and legal scholar from Palermo. Born in 1615, he served as a judge and authored several influential treatises on Sicilian law and jurisprudence. His works were widely referenced by legal professionals and academics of the time.
In the realm of literature, the 18th century saw the rise of Vincenzo Ciranni, a poet and writer from Catania, Sicily. Born in 1738, he gained recognition for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of his homeland and explored themes of love and nature. His collection of sonnets, "Rime d'Amore," was particularly well-received during his lifetime.
Over the centuries, the Ciranni surname has spread beyond its southern Italian roots, with members of the family carrying on their legacy in various fields and regions. However, the name remains closely tied to its origins in Sicily and Calabria, where its historical significance and cultural associations are deeply rooted.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ciranni
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciranni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ciranni bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ciranni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ciranni
Ciranni appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
-10 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,881 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-11 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 14,881 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 12,262 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ciranni surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #141,309 | -9.5% |
| Count | 132 | 121 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ciranni bearers went from 132 to 121 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 12,262 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #141,309.
FAQ
Ciranni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ciranni?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Ciranni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Ciranni?
Ciranni ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Ciranni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ciranni.
Has Ciranni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ciranni went from 132 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Ciranni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciranni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ciranni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ciranni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (1.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ciranni (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ciranni mean?
An Italian surname indicating the bearer was from the city of Cirò. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ciranni (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Ciranni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.