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

Cyril, 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 Cyril surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cyril in America

Cyril is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cyril surname appeared 379 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 Cyril.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cyril 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 Cyril

The surname Cyril originated in England and has roots tracing back to ancient Greece and Rome. It is derived from the Greek name "Kyrillos," which means "lordly" or "masterful." The name was initially brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cyril can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cirill" and "Cyrill." This suggests that the name was already in use in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Cyril was associated with several notable individuals. One of the most prominent was Saint Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376-444), a Christian theologian and the Patriarch of Alexandria. Another was Saint Cyril (c. 826-869), a missionary to the Slavic peoples and the creator of the Glagolitic alphabet, which was used to translate religious texts into the Slavic languages.

In the 13th century, the surname Cyril can be found in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where it appears as "Cyrill" and "Kirill." This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Cyril was John Cyril, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327. Another early bearer was William Cyril, who was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Staffordshire in 1428.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cyril. One of the most famous was Constantius Cyril (1623-1699), a French physician and natural philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy and physiology.

Another notable bearer of the surname was James Cyril (1768-1834), an English botanist and writer who authored several works on plants and gardens. Additionally, the English author and playwright Cyril Hume (1900-1966) gained recognition for his plays and novels in the mid-20th century.

In the 19th century, the surname Cyril was found in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Gloucestershire. It was also present in parts of Scotland and Ireland, likely due to migration and intermarriage between different regions of the British Isles.

Overall, the surname Cyril has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its Greek and Norman origins. It has been borne by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including saints, scholars, physicians, and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cyril

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

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

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