Explore the Family Name Ceasar
The meaning of Ceasar
Americanized form of German Zieser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ceasar in the United States?
The surname Ceasar has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ceasar ranked 12,047th in terms of prevalence in the United States, and this increased by 3.4% to rank at 11,637th in 2010. The number of people with the surname also rose from 2,377 in 2000 to 2,694 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13.34%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.88 to 0.91 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,047 | #11,637 | 3.4% |
| Count | 2,377 | 2,694 | 13.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.91 | 3.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ceasar
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as having the name Ceasar are those of Black ethnicity, making up 83.80% of bearers in 2000, decreasing slightly to 81.29% by 2010. The Hispanic community saw a significant increase in the usage of the surname, rising by 33.97% from 4.21% to 5.64%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname fell from 9.47% to 8.72%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native represented 1.37% and 0.52% respectively in 2010, both groups having reported no representation in 2000. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.89% to 2.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.8% | 81.29% | -3% |
| White | 9.47% | 8.72% | -7.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 5.64% | 33.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.45% | 29.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |