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

Cius, 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 Cius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cius in America

Cius is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cius surname appeared 283 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 Cius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cius 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 Cius

The surname CIUS is believed to have originated in Romania, where it is considered a variation of the more common Romanian surname Ciciu. The name likely derived from the Romanian word "cici," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's physical stature or size.

Historically, the name CIUS can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Romania, particularly in the areas of Transylvania and Wallachia. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in local parish records and tax registers from that period.

One notable early reference to the name CIUS can be found in a 17th-century manuscript from the Brașov region of Transylvania. The document, dated 1642, mentions a certain "Gheorghe CIUS," who was a landowner and local magistrate.

In the late 18th century, a man named Dumitru CIUS (1755-1829) achieved some prominence as a Romanian Orthodox priest and scholar. He was known for his contributions to the translation and publication of religious texts and his efforts to promote education in his community.

Another individual of note was Mihai CIUS (1820-1892), a Romanian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the time of the United Principalities (precursor to modern-day Romania).

In the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname CIUS was the Romanian writer and journalist Gheorghe CIUS (1901-1977), whose works focused on themes of rural life and social issues of his time.

It is worth noting that variations of the name, such as Ciciu and Ciciu, can also be found in other regions of Eastern Europe, including parts of Moldova and Ukraine, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchanges between these areas over the centuries.

While the name CIUS may not be as widespread as some other Romanian surnames, it holds a place in the historical records and cultural heritage of the region, reflecting the diverse linguistic and ethnic roots that have shaped the nation over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cius

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

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

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