Explore the Family Name Cerrillo
The meaning of Cerrillo
Spanish: habitational name from any of the many places called Cerrillo, a diminutive of cerro ‘hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Luis, Fernando, Isidro, Jesus, Manuel, Rogelio, Alfonso, Alvaro, Apolonio, Avelino.
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How common is the last name Cerrillo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cerrillo increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,202nd in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 22,450th position, marking an upswing of over 28%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 703 in 2000 to 1,146 in 2010, an increase of approximately 63%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Cerrillo per 100,000 population rose by 50% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #22,450 | 28.05% |
| Count | 703 | 1,146 | 63.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.39 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerrillo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant proportion of individuals bearing the surname Cerrillo identify as Hispanic—90.47% in 2000 and slightly less at 89.44% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of just over 1%. Those identifying as White made up 6.4% of the individuals in 2000, growing to 7.94% in 2010. This represents an increase of 24.06%. The percentage of Cerrillos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.7% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Cerrillo who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, in 2010, there emerged a new category of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, making up 0.44% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.47% | 89.44% | -1.14% |
| White | 6.4% | 7.94% | 24.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 2.09% | -22.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |