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

Cisneroz, 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 Cisneroz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cisneroz in America

Cisneroz is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cisneroz surname appeared 390 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 Cisneroz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cisneroz 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 Cisneroz

The surname CISNEROZ is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain during the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "cisnero," which means "swan breeder" or "one who raises swans." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in breeding or raising swans, possibly for their feathers, meat, or as ornamental birds.

The name CISNEROZ has its roots in the Spanish town of Cisneros, located in the province of Palencia. This town was named after the Cisneros family, who were prominent landowners and nobles in the region during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the surname CISNEROZ originated as a variant spelling or a locative name, indicating that the bearer was from the town of Cisneros or the surrounding area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CISNEROZ can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Cisneroz, a merchant from the city of Seville. This suggests that the surname had already established itself in southern Spain by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the CISNEROZ surname gained prominence with the rise of Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros (1436-1517), a Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the Grand Inquisitor of Spain and the regent of Castile. Although his surname was Jiménez de Cisneros, the similarity in spelling and origin suggests a possible connection to the CISNEROZ surname.

Another notable figure bearing the CISNEROZ surname was Miguel de Cisneroz (1570-1638), a Spanish painter and sculptor who was active in Granada during the early 17th century. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

In the 18th century, the CISNEROZ surname spread to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and the Caribbean. One example is Juan Cisneroz (1725-1794), a Spanish-born military officer who served in the Spanish colonial government in Cuba.

The surname CISNEROZ also found its way to South America, with notable individuals such as María Antonia Cisneroz (1845-1922), a Chilean educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting education for girls in her country.

Throughout its history, the CISNEROZ surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. While not a common surname, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, military personnel, and activists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cisneroz

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

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

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