Explore the Family Name Ciro
The meaning of Ciro
Italian (southern): from the personal name Ciro, from Greek kyrios ‘lord’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ciro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ciro has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,398 in terms of popularity with a total count of 242 and a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.09. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 73,215 with a total count of 265 — a growth rate of 9.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09, indicating that while the surname has become more common, its prevalence relative to the overall population size stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,215 | 1.59% |
| Count | 242 | 265 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciro
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ciro has also shifted over this ten-year period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White accounted for 67.36% of individuals with this surname, but this figure fell to 57.36% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities either year. Conversely, the Hispanic community saw a significant increase in association with the surname, rising from 29.34% in 2000 to 37.74% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly from 3.31% to 3.02% over the period, while those identifying with two or more races remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.36% | 57.36% | -14.85% |
| Hispanic | 29.34% | 37.74% | 28.63% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.02% | -8.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |