Cimino
An Italian surname, most often explained as a name for someone associated with the cumin plant or spice.
The #6,870 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 63,048 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Cimino is generally treated as an Italian surname built from the word for cumin, ultimately from Latin cuminum. In surname use, it likely began as a nickname or occupational name for someone who grew, sold, or otherwise dealt with spices or herbs. In some cases it may also reflect a place-name or a regional form related to southern Italian naming patterns.
History
The surname is strongly associated with Italy, especially southern Italian communities, and it spread widely through later Italian migration. It is found in Italian-American family lines in the United States, where the name kept its original spelling more often than many other Italian surnames. Because many Italian surnames developed from nicknames, trades, or local associations, exact family-by-family origins can vary.
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Fun fact
Cumin was a valuable kitchen spice in the medieval Mediterranean, so surnames based on it often hint at old food- or trade-related nicknames.