Explore the Family Name Cenci
The meaning of Cenci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cencio, a diminutive of Vincenzo (see Vincent). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Aldo, Angelo, Camillo, Corrado, Domenico, Enzio, Evo, Geno, Marcello.
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How common is the last name Cenci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cenci has maintained popularity in the United States, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.3% from 2000 to 2010. This drop led to a fall in rank from 39,756th most common surname in 2000 to 40,672nd in 2010. Despite this marginal dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Cenci increased by around 3.27%, from 520 in 2000 to 537 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decline of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #40,672 | -2.3% |
| Count | 520 | 537 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cenci
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cenci identify as White, making up over 94% of the total in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.20%. In 2010, those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group at 3.72%, showing a significant increase of 38.29% since 2000. Those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 1.73% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010, a reduction of 46.24%. There were no reported individuals with the surname Cenci identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 94.04% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.72% | 38.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0.93% | -46.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |