Explore the Family Name Cece
The meaning of Cece
1. Italian: from cece, cecio ‘chickpea’ (from Latin cicero), applied as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of chickpeas, or a nickname for a man with a growth or lump on his face. 2. Turkish (Çeçe): ornamental name, nickname or status name from regional çeçe, denoting someone who is senior, e.g. ‘elder brother’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Dino, Marco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Cece in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cece has been on a steady increase in the United States. In 2000, it was the 54,522nd most popular surname, with 354 individuals bearing the name. With a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people, it wasn't particularly widespread. However, by 2010, the rank had climbed to 50,960 and the count increased to 409, representing a 15.54 percent increase over the decade. This brought the proportion up to 0.14 per 100,000, reflecting a growth rate of 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #50,960 | 6.53% |
| Count | 354 | 409 | 15.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cece
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cece has also seen some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (92.37%) of those with this surname identified as White, while a small percentage (3.39%) identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. By 2010, however, the landscape changed slightly: while the majority still identified as White (91.44%), there was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (2.93%). Interestingly, there were new entries in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, each making up 1.47% and 2.69% respectively, indicating an increasing diversity among those carrying the Cece surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.37% | 91.44% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 2.93% | -13.57% |
| Black | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |