2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cistone
A surname derived from an occupational reference to a stone mason or worker in the stone quarries.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Cistone. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cistone 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Cistone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cistone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cistone
The surname Cistone originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cisto," which means "bush" or "shrub," suggesting that the name may have been associated with an area rich in such vegetation or perhaps even a place name that included this word.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cistone can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy. This document, dated back to the 13th century, mentions a certain Guglielmo Cistone, indicating that the name was already in use during that time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Cistone emerged in the form of Giovanni Battista Cistone (1450-1520), a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, including the development of new methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
Another notable individual with the surname Cistone was Francesco Cistone (1560-1638), an Italian architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several important landmarks in Rome, including the Palazzo Barberini and the Chiesa Nuova.
In the 17th century, a friar named Tommaso Cistone (1620-1690) gained recognition for his work as a philosopher and theologian. He authored several treatises on religious and philosophical topics, which were widely circulated and studied during his time.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Giuseppe Cistone (1820-1890) made his mark as a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.
It is worth noting that while the surname Cistone has its roots in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Italian immigration histories. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula and its rich cultural and historical tapestry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cistone
Among Census respondents with the surname Cistone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cistone 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 Cistone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cistone
Cistone 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,961 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-9 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 5,961 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 9,894 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 Cistone 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 | #137,327 | #147,221 | -7.2% |
| Count | 122 | 113 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cistone bearers went from 122 to 113 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 9,894 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #147,221.
FAQ
Cistone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cistone?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Cistone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Cistone?
Cistone ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Cistone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Cistone.
Has Cistone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cistone went from 122 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Cistone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cistone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Cistone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cistone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (8.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Cistone (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 Cistone mean?
A surname derived from an occupational reference to a stone mason or worker in the stone quarries. 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 Cistone (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 have the last name Cistone?
You can see how common the surname Cistone is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.