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

Sipriano, 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 Sipriano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sipriano in America

Sipriano is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sipriano surname appeared 119 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 Sipriano.

The history of the last name Sipriano

The surname SIPRIANO is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Cyprianus," which means "of Cyprus." The name likely originated in regions of southern Italy, such as Sicily or Campania, where there was significant cultural and linguistic influence from Ancient Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SIPRIANO can be found in the Sicilian town of Caltagirone, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in municipal records from the late 1500s. The name may have initially been spelled as "Cipriano" or "Cipriani," before evolving into the more distinct SIPRIANO spelling over time.

During the Renaissance period, the name SIPRIANO appeared in various artistic and literary works, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. A notable example is the poet and philosopher Cipriano da Montelupo (1520-1594), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the 17th century, the SIPRIANO name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing this surname established themselves as influential members of the local community. One such individual was Antonio Sipriano (1634-1698), a successful trader who funded the construction of a church in the city's historic center.

As Italian immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and the Americas in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the SIPRIANO name spread across various regions. One remarkable individual was Francesca Sipriano (1874-1961), an Italian-American artist and activist who championed women's rights and education in New York City.

Other notable figures with the surname SIPRIANO include:

1. Girolamo Sipriano (1568-1642), a Neapolitan composer and musician who contributed to the development of the early Baroque style.
2. Vincenzo Sipriano (1798-1873), an Italian architect and engineer known for his work on the restoration of historic buildings in Rome.
3. Maria Sipriano (1906-1989), an Italian-American author and educator who wrote extensively about her experiences as an immigrant in the United States.
4. Ettore Sipriano (1921-2003), an Italian-Canadian painter and sculptor whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
5. Alessandra Sipriano (born 1978), a contemporary Italian novelist and essayist whose writings often delve into the complexities of modern relationships and societal issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sipriano

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

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 Sipriano 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.

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

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