Explore the Family Name Cerone
The meaning of Cerone
Italian (southern): 1. from an augmentative of the personal name Ceri (see Cerino). 2. variant of Cerrone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Carmine, Emidio, Giovanni, Angelo, Pasquale, Pietro, Vito.
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How common is the last name Cerone in the United States?
The surname Cerone, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,432nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 25,555th position, marking a drop of 4.6%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual number of people with the Cerone surname increased marginally from 960 in 2000 to 966 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.63%. However, when taking into account the overall population growth, the proportion of Ceronies per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #25,555 | -4.6% |
| Count | 960 | 966 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerone
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Cerone identified as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 95.31% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. The Hispanic representation grew considerably, from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.76% in 2010, an increase of 42.94%. A small percentage of Ceronies identified as being of two or more races, growing from 0.63% to 1.04%, a significant jump of 65.08%. Interestingly, no Cerones identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years, while the Black population within this surname emerged in 2010 at 0.62% after having been non-existent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 93.17% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.76% | 42.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.04% | 65.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |