Explore the Family Name Cesa
The meaning of Cesa
Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Cesa or Cese, for example Cesa in Caserta province, Campania, named in Latin Caesa, with a derivative of caedere ‘to cut’, denoting a place cleared of wood. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Gilio, Orlando, Angelo, Carmine, Riccardo, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Cesa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cesa has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 59,611th place in 2000 to 56,710th place in 2010, marking a change of approximately 4.87%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Cesa surname increased by 13.56% over the same period, with the total number rising from 317 to 360. Despite this growth, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,710 | 4.87% |
| Count | 317 | 360 | 13.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cesa
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Cesa, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity linked to the Cesa surname is White, although its representation decreased by 2.35%, from 78.23% to 76.39%. The second most common ethnicity, Hispanic, saw an increase of 10.97%, rising from 15.77% to 17.5%. There was also a significant rise in the percentage of the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased by 36.97% to 3.89%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races slightly increased by 5.7%. However, the Black category dropped to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.23% | 76.39% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 15.77% | 17.5% | 10.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.84% | 3.89% | 36.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.67% | 5.7% |
| Black | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |