Explore the Family Name Cease
The meaning of Cease
Americanized form of German Zies, Ziess or Ziese, which are all cognates of Zieske, or perhaps of Sies or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cease in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cease' decreased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,964, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,099, reflecting a change of -20.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 739 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 16%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 22.22%, from 0.27 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #36,099 | -20.47% |
| Count | 739 | 621 | -15.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cease
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cease'. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (84.38%), although this marked a decrease of 3.92% from 2000. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which rose by 212.96% to reach 3.38% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black also saw an increase, rising from 0.81% to 1.45%. Other ethnicities associated with this surname include Asian/Pacific Islander (6.92%), Two or more races (2.25%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.61%). It's important to note that these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census and may not reflect the current distribution.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.82% | 84.38% | -3.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.04% | 6.92% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 3.38% | 212.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.25% | 38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.62% | 1.61% | -0.62% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1.45% | 79.01% |