Explore the Family Name Cerulli
The meaning of Cerulli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cerullo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amadeo, Carmine, Concetta, Enzo, Giro, Guido, Nicolo, Pasquale, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Cerulli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cerulli experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,043 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 39,052—a change of -5.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined marginally from 567 to 564, a reduction of -0.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cerulli per 100,000 decreased by -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #39,052 | -5.42% |
| Count | 567 | 564 | -0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerulli
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Cerulli surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.89% of the Cerullis identified as White, slipping slightly to 94.15% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of Cerullis identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. While there was a minor drop in the proportion identifying with two or more races (from 1.41% to 1.24%), there were no Cerullis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 94.15% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.72% | 31.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.24% | -12.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |