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

Cynor, 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 Cynor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cynor in America

Cynor is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cynor surname appeared 134 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 Cynor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cynor 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 Cynor

The surname CYNOR has its origins in the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. The name is believed to have originated from the region of Cyne, a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "royal" or "noble," and "ora" which signifies "edge" or "boundary."

In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror, there are several entries mentioning individuals with similar-sounding names like Cynore and Cynor. This suggests that the surname CYNOR or its variants had already emerged by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CYNOR can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, which listed a certain Walter Cynor as a landowner in the region. Another notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Cynor, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

During the medieval period, the CYNOR surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, where many of the family members held land and property. In the 16th century, a branch of the CYNOR family settled in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. One notable member from this lineage was Richard CYNOR (1542-1612), a respected merchant and civic leader who served as the Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1587.

Another prominent figure with the CYNOR surname was Sir Thomas CYNOR (1685-1754), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton in Somerset. He was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions and played a significant role in local politics during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the CYNOR family gained further recognition with the achievements of Admiral Edward CYNOR (1720-1796), a distinguished naval officer who served in the British Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He is particularly remembered for his role in the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, where he commanded a squadron of ships against the French fleet.

Throughout its history, the CYNOR surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, politicians, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cynor

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

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

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