Explore the Family Name Celis
The meaning of Celis
Spanish: habitational name from a place in Cantabria called Celis. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Jesus, Sergio, Guillermo, Miguel, Beatriz, Fernando, Francisco, Luis, Manuel, Raul, Godofredo.
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How common is the last name Celis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Celis increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Celis ranked 8,343rd in popularity and was borne by 3,649 individuals. By 2010, the surname had climbed in rank to 6,170th and was used by 5,546 people, marking an increase of 51.99% in its count. The proportion of individuals carrying the Celis surname per 100,000 also rose by 39.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,343 | #6,170 | 26.05% |
| Count | 3,649 | 5,546 | 51.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.35 | 1.88 | 39.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Celis
A look at the ethnic identity associated with the Celis surname reveals interesting shifts as well. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community, which grew from 81.97% in 2000 to 84.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Whites with this surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed or listed as zero for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.97% | 84.44% | 3.01% |
| White | 9.13% | 7.66% | -16.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.1% | 6.96% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.47% | -21.67% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |