Explore the Family Name Cervera
The meaning of Cervera
Catalan, Spanish, and Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Cervera, from Late Latin cervaria ‘place of stags’ (a derivative of cervus ‘stag’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Enrique, Armando, Jorge, Marta, Rafael, Ramiro, Ricardo, Alfonso, Benigno. Italian Angelo, Elio, Leonardo, Salvatore, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Cervera in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cervera has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15088 in popularity with 1794 individuals carrying this last name, equivalent to 0.67 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the surname had risen to rank 13142, representing a 12.9% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew by 29.82% to 2329, raising the proportion per 100,000 to 0.79, which signifies a 17.91% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,088 | #13,142 | 12.9% |
| Count | 1,794 | 2,329 | 29.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.79 | 17.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cervera
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cervera based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people identifying with this surname are Hispanic. In 2000, 82.44% of people with this surname were Hispanic, and this figure increased to 85.83% by 2010. The second largest group identifying as Cervera were White, though their percentage decreased from 15.55% in 2000 to 11.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a marked increase from 0.78% to 1.20%. For those identifying as Black, there was a decrease from 0.84% to 0.64%. The data for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2000, but in 2010, these groups constituted 0.43% and 0.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.44% | 85.83% | 4.11% |
| White | 15.55% | 11.64% | -25.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.2% | 53.85% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0.64% | -23.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |