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

Cistaro, 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 Cistaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cistaro in America

Cistaro is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cistaro surname appeared 135 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 Cistaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cistaro 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 Cistaro

The surname Cistaro originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cistarius," which referred to a maker or seller of baskets or chests. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to individuals involved in the craft of basketry or chest making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cistaro can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 13th century, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Cistaro, a basket maker residing in the city of Florence. This document provides valuable insight into the occupation associated with the surname and its prevalence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records and documents from the city of Siena, where a family by the name of Cistaro was prominent among the local artisans. Notable members of this family included Matteo Cistaro (1305-1378), a renowned basket weaver whose works were highly sought after by the local nobility.

As the surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Cistari, Cistarri, and Cistari. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One notable figure bearing the name Cistaro was Francesco Cistaro (1528-1592), a skilled architect from the city of Verona. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

Another individual of note was Giovanni Battista Cistaro (1673-1743), a scholar and philosopher from Naples. He was renowned for his extensive writings on metaphysics and epistemology, which greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the name Cistaro gained further recognition with the birth of Enrico Cistaro (1818-1892), a distinguished military officer who served in the Italian unification wars. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous accolades and honors.

While the surname Cistaro may not be as widespread today as it was in its heyday, it remains a significant part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, carrying with it the echoes of a proud tradition in craftsmanship and intellectual pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cistaro

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

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

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