Explore the Family Name Cedars
The meaning of Cedars
Altered form of English Sidders.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cedars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cedars has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 71,143 with a total count of 256 individuals. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 81,181 with a count of 233, showing a change of -14.11 in rank and a decrease of -8.98 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08, indicating a decrease of -11.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #81,181 | -14.11% |
| Count | 256 | 233 | -8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cedars
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest percentage of those bearing the Cedars surname identify as White, with 96.48% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.14% in 2010. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group dropped from 1.95% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Interestingly, the "Two or more races" category started to appear in 2010, accounting for 2.15% of people with the Cedars last name. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.14% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |