Explore the Family Name Cineus
The meaning of Cineus
Haitian: altered form of Cineas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cineus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cineus has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,186, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 41,234, showing a substantial growth of 35.76%. The absolute count of individuals with the surname also surged from 290 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, a remarkable rise of 82.07%. The proportion of people named Cineus per 100,000 residents increased from 0.11 to 0.18 during this period, indicating a 63.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #41,234 | 35.76% |
| Count | 290 | 528 | 82.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.18 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cineus
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cineus shows interesting shifts over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those who identified as Black constituted the majority, increasing from 89.31% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. The figures for those identifying as two or more ethnicities dropped dramatically from 8.28% to 1.70%. The categories of White and Hispanic saw some presence in 2010 that wasn't there in 2000, standing at 1.33% and 1.70% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.31% | 95.27% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 8.28% | 1.7% | -79.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |