Explore the Family Name Cinco
The meaning of Cinco
1. Filipino: Chinese Filipino surname derived from the Chinese surname 吳 (see Wu 1, compare Goo 2). The first element may possibly be derived from 姓 (xing), meaning ‘surname’ in Chinese. 2. Hispanic (mainly Mexico, possibly also Philippines): apparently a nickname from Spanish cinco ‘five’. 3. Italian: nickname from cincia ‘titmouse’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Gustavo, Adriana, Alejo, Alfonso, Andres, Armando, Blanca, Carlos, Corazon, Domingo, Emilia, Emilio. Italian Antonio, Lorenzo, Salvatore, Severino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cinco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cinco has increased notably from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cinco was ranked as the 40,265th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 29,528th spot, marking a significant change of 26.67%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose over this decade, with a count of 512 in 2000 and 799 in 2010, which is a substantial growth of 56.05%. The proportion of individuals named Cinco per 100,000 people also increased from 0.19 to 0.27 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #29,528 | 26.67% |
| Count | 512 | 799 | 56.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.27 | 42.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cinco
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Cinco, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority fall under Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic categories. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Cincos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 48.24% to 46.18%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a rise from 25.78% to 29.29%. The percentages of those identifying as two or more races and white saw minor decreases, while the categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no Cincos identified within these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.24% | 46.18% | -4.27% |
| Hispanic | 25.78% | 29.29% | 13.62% |
| White | 19.14% | 17.77% | -7.16% |
| Two or More Races | 6.05% | 6.01% | -0.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |