Explore the Family Name Cephas
The meaning of Cephas
African American: from the Biblical personal name Cephas, given by Jesus to Apostle Peter, from a Hellenized form of Aramaic kēpā ‘rock, stone’. Compare Cephus and Sephus 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cephas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cephas saw an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. Ranked 16,314th in 2000, it climbed to the 15,912th position by 2010, marking a 2.46% rise. The count of people with this surname also grew substantially during these years, from 1,626 to 1,826 individuals, reflecting a 12.3% upturn. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.6 to 0.62, amounting to a 3.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,314 | #15,912 | 2.46% |
| Count | 1,626 | 1,826 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.62 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cephas
Regarding ethnicity, the census data reveals that the bulk of individuals bearing the surname Cephas identify as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.03% in 2000 to 90.80% in 2010. White and Hispanic populations within the Cephas group both experienced growth, with the former increasing by 34.98% and the latter by 27.92%. Additionally, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the number identifying as Two or more races saw a significant surge, growing by a dramatic 122.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.03% | 90.8% | -3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 3.56% | 122.5% |
| White | 2.03% | 2.74% | 34.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.52% | 27.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |