Explore the Family Name Cerrato
The meaning of Cerrato
1. Spanish: habitational name from Cerrato, an area of central Spain (in Valladolid, Palencia, and Burgos provinces). Compare Serrato. 2. Italian: derivative of Cerro. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Cesar, Miguel, Julio, Ramon, Santiago, Adalberto, Albino, Amado, Ana. Italian Mario, Ciro, Giacomo, Domenico, Domiano, Enzo, Ferdinando, Francesca, Mauro, Raffaele, Rocco, Vita, Vito.
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How common is the last name Cerrato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cerrato has been increasing in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 13,300 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 10,473, marking an increase of 21.26%. The count of people with the surname also rose significantly from 2,103 in 2000 to 3,067 in 2010 - a change of 45.84%. The proportion of individuals bearing the Cerrato name per 100,000 people increased by 33.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,300 | #10,473 | 21.26% |
| Count | 2,103 | 3,067 | 45.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 1.04 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerrato
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cerrato has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase from 47.08% to 58.07%, a change of 23.34%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 51.69% to 40.23%, a reduction of 22.17%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black (from 0.38% to 0.46%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.48% to 0.49%). Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Cerrato, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.08% | 58.07% | 23.34% |
| White | 51.69% | 40.23% | -22.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.49% | 2.08% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.46% | 21.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |