Explore the Family Name Cerasoli
The meaning of Cerasoli
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with cerasa ‘cherry, cherry tree’ (from Latin cerasus), for example Cerasuolo in Campobasso or Cerisola in Genova and Cuneo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Matteo, Attilio, Guido, Marco, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Cerasoli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cerasoli has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,758th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 48,256th position, a 3.2% change. Despite this, the total count of people with the Cerasoli name increased from 428 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.34%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #48,256 | -3.2% |
| Count | 428 | 438 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerasoli
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Cerasoli surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.03% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the number of Black individuals was only noted in 2010 at 1.14%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, increasing from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010, a change of 67.07%. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 1.37% of the Cerasolis.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.06% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.74% | 67.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |