Explore the Family Name Cervelli
The meaning of Cervelli
Italian: 1. from cervello ‘brain(s)’, a nickname for a clever or, ironically, for a hare-brained person. 2. from a diminutive of cervo ‘deer’, a nickname for someone who was fleet of foot. 3. from southern Italian cervello, cevrello ‘(goat) kid’. 4. from a pet form of the personal name Acerbo (from Latin Acerbus meaning ‘sour, tart’), with loss of the first syllable. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Reno, Ercole, Orest, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Cervelli in the United States?
The surname Cervelli, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped by approximately 4.7%, going from 55,971 in 2000 to 58,604 in 2010. The actual count of individuals with the Cervelli surname increased marginally by 1.17%, moving from 342 people in 2000 to 346 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by about 7.69%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Cervelli grew, its prevalence relative to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #58,604 | -4.7% |
| Count | 342 | 346 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cervelli
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cervelli, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that over 94% identified as White in 2010, down slightly from just over 97% in 2000. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a small percentage (approximately 2%) of individuals with the Cervelli surname identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, which were not recorded in 2000. The data also shows that a small percentage (1.45%) identified as Black in 2010, another category not previously recorded in the earlier census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.51% | -2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |