2010
#93,125
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 197
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Cerecero
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "cereo" meaning wax worker or chandler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 196 Americans carry the last name Cerecero. That puts it at #109,993 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,748,747 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cerecero surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
196
1 in 1,748,747
Census rank
#109,993
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
171
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 171 bearers of the surname Cerecero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 109993rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerecero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cerecero
The surname Cerecero has its origins in Spain, with its earliest known recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cerecero," which means "cherry tree" or "cherry grower." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of cherries.
In the early days, the name was likely concentrated in regions of Spain known for their cherry orchards and production, such as the provinces of Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia. Historical records from that time period, including municipal archives and church registries, may contain references to individuals bearing the surname Cerecero.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the name Cerecero can be found in the "Libro de repartimiento de Mallorca," a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Balearic Islands following the Aragonese conquest. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been among the early settlers in the region.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Cerecero was Juan Cerecero, a Spanish painter and engraver born in Zaragoza around 1615. His works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and collections throughout Spain.
Another prominent individual bearing the surname Cerecero was Francisco Cerecero y Rojas, a 19th-century Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (Spanish parliament) during the reign of Queen Isabella II.
As the centuries passed, the name Cerecero spread across Spain and its territories, with variations in spelling and pronunciation arising in different regions. Some of these variations include Cerrecero, Cerracero, and Ceracero.
In the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname Cerecero was Pilar Cerecero, a Spanish actress and singer born in Madrid in 1925. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, and her performances in zarzuelas (Spanish operettas) were particularly acclaimed.
While the surname Cerecero is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and a strong connection to the country's agricultural and cultural heritage, particularly in the regions known for their cherry production.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cerecero
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerecero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Cerecero bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cerecero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino89.5% · 153
- White9.9% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cerecero
Cerecero appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#109,993
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 171
-26 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 16,868 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #93,125 | 197 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #109,993 | 171 | 0.06 | -26 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 16,868 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cerecero surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,125 | #109,993 | -18.1% |
| Count | 197 | 171 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -18.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cerecero bearers went from 197 to 171 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 16,868 positions in the national ranking, going from #93,125 to #109,993.
FAQ
Cerecero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cerecero?
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the surname Cerecero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,748,747 residents.
How common is Cerecero?
Cerecero ranks #109,993 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 171 people with the surname Cerecero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (196), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cerecero.
Has Cerecero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cerecero went from 197 recorded bearers to 171. That is a decrease of 26 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #93,125 to #109,993.
What does the Census say about the background of Cerecero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerecero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cerecero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (153 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cerecero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (89.5%), White (9.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cerecero (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cerecero mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "cereo" meaning wax worker or chandler. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cerecero (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Cerecero?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.