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

Cumpian, 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 Cumpian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cumpian in America

Cumpian is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cumpian surname appeared 537 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 Cumpian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cumpian 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 Cumpian

The surname "CUMPIAN" is believed to have originated in Romania, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Romanian word "cumpănă," which means "balance" or "equilibrium." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trades or professions that required the use of scales or balances, such as merchants or traders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CUMPIAN" can be found in a historical document from the city of Sibiu, Romania, dated 1587. This document mentions a merchant named Ioan CUMPIAN, who was engaged in the trade of spices and textiles between Sibiu and other cities in the region.

During the 17th century, the name "CUMPIAN" appeared in various records from the Transylvanian region, which was then part of the Principality of Transylvania. One notable individual bearing this name was Petru CUMPIAN, a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility, who lived from 1623 to 1691.

In the 18th century, the name "CUMPIAN" spread beyond the borders of present-day Romania, with several families bearing this surname settling in neighboring regions, such as Moldavia and Wallachia. One of the most notable figures from this period was Maria CUMPIAN, a renowned poet and writer who was born in Bucharest in 1762 and gained recognition for her works celebrating the beauty of the Romanian language and culture.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the surname "CUMPIAN" in various fields. One such figure was Alexandru CUMPIAN, a renowned sculptor and artist who was born in Timișoara in 1818. His works, which included intricate wood carvings and sculptures, adorned numerous churches and public buildings throughout Romania.

Another notable figure from this period was Mihai CUMPIAN, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who was born in Iași in 1842. He played a crucial role in the development of the Romanian legal system and was widely regarded as one of the most influential legal minds of his time.

As the 20th century dawned, the name "CUMPIAN" continued to be associated with individuals who made significant contributions to various fields. One such individual was Elena CUMPIAN, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who was born in Bucharest in 1901. She dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities for women and played a vital role in advancing the cause of gender equality in Romania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cumpian

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

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

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