Explore the Family Name Cierra
The meaning of Cierra
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Sierra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cierra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Cierra' has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to the 66,931st position, marking a growth of approximately 16.56%. The total occurrences of this surname also increased from a count of 220 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, signifying a rise of 34.09%. The proportion of people with the surname 'Cierra' per 100,000 individuals has also seen an increase of 25.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #66,931 | 16.56% |
| Count | 220 | 295 | 34.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cierra
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname 'Cierra', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been a significant shift over time. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or individuals identifying with two or more races. The percentage of white individuals bearing this surname increased by 52.50%, going from 10.00% in 2000 to 15.25% in 2010. Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 85.00% to 78.64%, a change of -7.48%. The percentage of black individuals with this name saw the highest increase, rising by 73.99% from 2.73% in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85% | 78.64% | -7.48% |
| White | 10% | 15.25% | 52.5% |
| Black | 2.73% | 4.75% | 73.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |