Explore the Family Name Cerro
The meaning of Cerro
1. Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived on or by a hill or ridge, Spanish cerro (from Latin cirrus ‘bristle, hair, hackles’), or possibly a nickname for someone with a ridge of spiky hair like an animal’s hackles. It may also be a habitational name from a place called with this word (in the sense ‘ridge’), as for example El Cerro in Salamanca province. 2. Italian: topographic name from cerro ‘turkey oak, cerris (Quercus cerris)’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Adolfo, Alfonso, Benito, Camilo, Guillermo, Jeronimo, Jose, Juan, Luis Miguel, Manuel, Pedro. Italian Luigi, Antonio, Carlo, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Cerro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cerro has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cerro was ranked at 43,377 but jumped to 39,052 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by nearly 10%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a robust growth of over 20%, from 469 to 564 persons. This implies that for every 100,000 people in the US, the proportion bearing the surname Cerro increased by approximately 11.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #39,052 | 9.97% |
| Count | 469 | 564 | 20.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cerro has shifted as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Cerro identified themselves as White (69.08%). However, by 2010, this figure had decreased by more than 20%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically by 44.06%, making up 43.62% of all Cerros. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there were no individuals who claimed two or more races as their ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.08% | 55.14% | -20.18% |
| Hispanic | 30.28% | 43.62% | 44.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |