Explore the Family Name Cerar
The meaning of Cerar
Slovenian: archaic nickname derived from Middle High German zerer ‘spender, drinker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cerar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cerar has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Cerar surname ranked 62,236th in frequency and was held by approximately 301 individuals. By 2010, it had dropped to the 73,005th position, with only about 266 individuals bearing the name. This represents a decrease of 17.3% in rank and an 11.63% drop in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 18.18%, indicating that fewer people per 100,000 in the U.S. bear this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #73,005 | -17.3% |
| Count | 301 | 266 | -11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerar
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the surname Cerar, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.34% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.24% by 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with counts remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.24% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |