Explore the Family Name Cichon
The meaning of Cichon
Polish (Cichoń): nickname from a derivative of cichy ‘quiet, calm’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Andrzej, Boleslaw, Bronislawa, Iwona, Jolanta, Jozef, Krzystof, Witold, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Cichon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Cichon' has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade, with its rank falling from 16,714 in 2000 to 17,097 in 2010, a decrease of 2.29%. Despite this, the count of individuals carrying the Cichon name increased by 5.33% during the same period, from 1,576 to 1,660. The representation of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of 3.45%, going from 0.58 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,714 | #17,097 | -2.29% |
| Count | 1,576 | 1,660 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.56 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cichon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provide insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cichon'. In 2000, 96.89% identified as White, but that figure fell slightly to 95.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, up from 0.38% to 0.60%, and Hispanic, rising from 0.95% to 1.57%. There was also a small increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, increasing from 1.52% to 1.81%. Unfortunately, no information on Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicity was available for the surname 'Cichon'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.6% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.81% | 19.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.57% | 65.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.6% | 57.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |