Explore the Family Name Ceniza
The meaning of Ceniza
Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish ceniza ‘ash’, with reference to Miércoles de Ceniza or Ash Wednesday, an important Christian religious event.
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How common is the last name Ceniza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ceniza has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Ceniza was ranked 88,825th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 64,721st, marking an impressive surge of over 27%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also grew by over 58% from 194 in 2000 to 307 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ceniza per 100k people increased by nearly 43%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #64,721 | 27.14% |
| Count | 194 | 307 | 58.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ceniza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ceniza identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a rise from 82.99% in 2000 to 87.62% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping from 5.67% to 3.58%. Additionally, the data shows a new emergence of White and Hispanic identities among those bearing the Ceniza surname, each accounting for 3.91% in 2010, up from 0% in the previous decade. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.99% | 87.62% | 5.58% |
| White | 0% | 3.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 8.76% | 3.91% | -55.37% |
| Two or More Races | 5.67% | 3.58% | -36.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |