Explore the Family Name Cezar
The meaning of Cezar
Portuguese (mainly Brazil), Spanish, and Haitian: from the personal name Cezar; see Caesar. This surname is also common in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cezar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cezar saw a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 55376 to 58042, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.81%. However, the count of this surname increased slightly during this time period, with 347 instances recorded in 2000 and 350 in 2010, marking an increase of 0.86%. As a result, the proportion per 100k people using this surname decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #58,042 | -4.81% |
| Count | 347 | 350 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cezar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cezar also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 12.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise of 22.03%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White or Black saw declines, decreasing by 4.67% and 11.53% respectively. The number of individuals reporting two or more races also dropped by 19.41%. There was no change in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.01% | 38.29% | 12.58% |
| Black | 26.8% | 23.71% | -11.53% |
| White | 22.48% | 21.43% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 7.49% | 9.14% | 22.03% |
| Two or More Races | 9.22% | 7.43% | -19.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |