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

Cyriac, 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 Cyriac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cyriac in America

Cyriac is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cyriac surname appeared 313 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 Cyriac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cyriac 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 Cyriac

The surname Cyriac originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Greek name "Kyriakos," meaning "of the Lord" or "consecrated to the Lord." The name was likely brought to France by Greek settlers or early Christian missionaries.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Cyriac can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Cyriac residing in Normandy.

During the 12th century, the name appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It was often spelled as "Cyriac," "Ciriac," or "Cyriacus."

One notable bearer of the surname was Jean Cyriac, a French explorer born in 1445 in Marseille. He traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region and contributed to the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ruins, sculptures, and inscriptions.

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Pierre Cyriac (1501-1572), a French humanist scholar and poet from Bourges. He was renowned for his Latin poetry and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

Another significant figure was Jacques Cyriac (1570-1648), a French architect and engineer from Paris. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and fortifications during the reign of King Louis XIII.

The surname Cyriac also found its way to England, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Cyriac" or "Cyriak." One prominent English bearer was William Cyriac (1628-1701), a clergyman and author from Gloucestershire who wrote extensively on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Cyriac (1723-1796) was a French painter and engraver from Marseille. He gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various art collections across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Cyriac has maintained a strong connection to its Greek roots and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as exploration, literature, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cyriac

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

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

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