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

Cynova, 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 Cynova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cynova in America

Cynova is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cynova surname appeared 107 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 Cynova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cynova 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 Cynova

The surname Cynova has its origins in the Czech Republic, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the village of Cynov, located in the Bohemian region of the country.

The name Cynov itself is thought to stem from the Old Czech word "cyna," which translates to "tin." This suggests that the area may have been known for its tin mining or smelting activities during medieval times. Variations in spelling over the centuries have included Cynowa, Cynová, and Czinowa, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and language evolutions.

One of the earliest known records of the Cynova surname can be found in the parish registers of the town of Jihlava, which date back to the late 1500s. In these records, a certain Jan Cynova is mentioned as a local landowner and prominent figure in the community.

During the 17th century, the Cynova family gained prominence in the nearby town of Kamenice nad Lipou, where they were involved in the local textile industry. Notable members from this era include Matěj Cynova (1620-1687), a successful merchant and textile trader, and his son, Václav Cynova (1652-1718), who served as the town's mayor for several years.

In the 18th century, the Cynova surname spread to other regions of Bohemia and Moravia, with records indicating the presence of families in cities such as Prague and Brno. One notable figure from this time was Antonín Cynova (1712-1784), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

As the 19th century dawned, the Cynova name gained further recognition with the birth of Karel Cynova (1819-1892), a celebrated composer and conductor who played a pivotal role in the preservation and promotion of Czech musical heritage.

Throughout its history, the Cynova surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, politicians, and intellectuals. Despite its relatively small population, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic fabric of the Czech lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cynova

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

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

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