Explore the Family Name Cianciolo
The meaning of Cianciolo
Italian: 1. nickname meaning ‘chatterer’, from a diminutive of Ciancio. 2. from the Sicilian word cianciolu ‘night fishing lamp’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a night fisherman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Domenic, Ercole, Guido, Salvatore, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Cianciolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cianciolo ranked 25,805th in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 26,422nd position in 2010, marking a decline of 2.39%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Cianciolo name grew from 896 in 2000 to 924 in 2010, an increase of 3.13%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,805 | #26,422 | -2.39% |
| Count | 896 | 924 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cianciolo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Cianciolo surname identified as White, accounting for 97.66% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 97.29% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by 29.27%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 44.78%. The census reported no individuals with the Cianciolo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.29% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 0.97% | 44.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0.87% | -29.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |