Explore the Family Name Cesare
The meaning of Cesare
Italian: from the personal name Cesare, itself from the famous Roman surname (see Caesar). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Pasquale, Sal, Antonio, Carmine, Emanuele, Erminio, Francesco, Giacomo.
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How common is the last name Cesare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cesare has somewhat decreased between 2000 and 2010. Despite a slight increase in the total count from 946 to 992, the rank fell from 24,724 to 25,037, indicating a decrease by 1.27%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 2.86% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #25,037 | -1.27% |
| Count | 946 | 992 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cesare
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Cesare witnessed a minor decrease from 94.93% to 92.64%, representation among Hispanics increased by 30.28%, rising from 3.17% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black doubled from 0.85% to 1.71%. There was also a rise in individuals who identify with two or more races, which went up from 0.74% to 0.81%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 92.64% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 4.13% | 30.28% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.71% | 101.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.81% | 9.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |