Explore the Family Name Cerveny
The meaning of Cerveny
Czech and Slovak (Červený): from červený ‘red, ruddy’, hence a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
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How common is the last name Cerveny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cerveny has seen marginal changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank in popularity moved slightly from 29,099 in 2000 to 29,309 in 2010, a small decrease by 0.72%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.22%, moving from 767 to 807 over the decade. For every 100,000 people, approximately 0.27 had the surname Cerveny in 2010, down by 3.57% compared to the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #29,309 | -0.72% |
| Count | 767 | 807 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerveny
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Cerveny identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 97% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase within the Hispanic community, which went up by 55.94%, from 1.43% to 2.23% during the same period. Moreover, the proportion of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races also rose significantly, from 0.78% to 1.61%, an impressive growth of 106.41%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either suppressed or remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.29% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.23% | 55.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.61% | 106.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |