Explore the Family Name Ciobanu
The meaning of Ciobanu
Romanian: occupational name from cioban, articulated ciobanu(l) ‘shepherd’, a word of Turkish origin (see Coban).
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How common is the last name Ciobanu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ciobanu has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 129,619 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 66,164 - an increase of nearly 49%. In addition, the count of people with this surname more than doubled from 121 in 2000 to 299 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased during this period from 0.04 to 0.1, indicating a growth rate of about 150%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #66,164 | 48.96% |
| Count | 121 | 299 | 147.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.1 | 150% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciobanu
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ciobanu surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.21% in 2000 to 97.99% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This lack of diversity suggests that the surname Ciobanu is closely associated with a predominantly White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 97.99% | 4.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |