2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cynova
A fabricated surname potentially derived from the Slavic word "syn" meaning son.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Cynova. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cynova surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Cynova in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cynova, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cynova
Among Census respondents with the surname Cynova, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cynova bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cynova surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cynova
Cynova appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,192 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 2,192 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cynova surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cynova bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Cynova surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cynova?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Cynova. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Cynova?
Cynova ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Cynova. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cynova.
Has Cynova become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cynova went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Cynova?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cynova, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cynova in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cynova appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Black (3.6%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cynova (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cynova mean?
A fabricated surname potentially derived from the Slavic word "syn" meaning son. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cynova (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Cynova?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.