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

Cofino, 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 Cofino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cofino in America

Cofino is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cofino surname appeared 195 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 Cofino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cofino 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 Cofino

The surname Cofino is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cofano," which means "basket" or "chest," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who made or sold baskets or chests.

Cofino is most prevalent in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Calabria, with some historical records indicating that the name may have originated in the town of Cofino, located in the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region. This town's name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "cofinus," which also means "basket" or "chest."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Cofino was Giovanni Cofino, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 13th century. His name appeared in several trade documents and business records from that period.

In the 14th century, a man named Niccolò Cofino was mentioned in a historical manuscript as a skilled basket weaver from the town of Cofino. His baskets were highly prized throughout the region for their craftsmanship and durability.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Cofino was Antonio Cofino, a scholar and humanist born in Rome in 1456. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on philosophy and ethics.

In the 17th century, a painter named Giovanni Battista Cofino (1594-1672) gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy. His most famous works can be found in the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.

Another individual of note was Marcello Cofino (1718-1792), a lawyer and jurist from Naples who played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples during the 18th century.

While the surname Cofino is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its origins rooted in the country's long tradition of skilled artisans and craftspeople.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cofino

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

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

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