Explore the Family Name Cimo
The meaning of Cimo
Italian: probably from a regularized or masculinized form of Cima. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Domenico, Giuseppe, Onofrio, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cimo in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cimo" experienced a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,350th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped marginally to 44,423rd place, indicating a negative change of 0.16 percent. However, the count of individuals carrying the "Cimo" surname increased by 5.91 percent during this period, rising from 457 to 484. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight drop of -5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #44,423 | -0.16% |
| Count | 457 | 484 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cimo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cimo" also underwent subtle changes from 2000 to 2010, based on information gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a large majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.53 percent), followed by a smaller Hispanic representation (4.38 percent). By 2010, there was a small decrease in those identifying as White (-0.98 percent) and Hispanic (-0.91 percent). Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.45 percent) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander—a category that was not represented in 2000. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.6% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.38% | 4.34% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |