Explore the Family Name Cerullo
The meaning of Cerullo
Italian: from a diminutive of cera ‘wax’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a wax seller, or of the personal name Ceri (see Cerino). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ciro, Lorenzo, Pasquale, Rocco, Vito, Amedeo, Angelo, Antonio, Carmel, Carmine, Dante, Domenic.
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How common is the last name Cerullo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cerullo has seen a slight decrease in rank over the past decade, moving from 21,192 in 2000 to 21,599 in 2010, representing a change of -1.92%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Cerullo surname increased by 4.68% from 1,154 in 2000 to 1,208 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,192 | #21,599 | -1.92% |
| Count | 1,154 | 1,208 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerullo
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Cerullo surname identify as White, making up 98.09% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.02% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a change of 74.74% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw shifts, with the former appearing on the chart in 2010 at 0.58% and the latter disappearing entirely. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 97.02% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.66% | 74.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |