Find out how popular the last name Ceceña is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ceceña.

Ceceña, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ceceña surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceceña in America

Ceceña is the 21509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceceña surname appeared 1,214 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ceceña.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceceña to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ceceña

The surname Cecena has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind" or "one-eyed," which may have been a descriptive nickname for an ancestor. The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in the records of the town of Cecina, located in the province of Livorno, Tuscany.

The Cecena surname is also found in various regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias. It is speculated that the name may have been introduced to these areas during the Spanish Reconquista, when Italian soldiers and settlers migrated to the Iberian Peninsula. Some scholars suggest that the name may have evolved from the Spanish word "ceceo," referring to a speech impediment or the mispronunciation of certain consonants.

Historically, the Cecena name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Giovanni Cecena, a Venetian merchant who lived in the mid-16th century and was known for his extensive trade networks across the Mediterranean. Another notable figure was Francesca Cecena, a 17th-century Italian painter whose works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In Spain, the Cecena family played a significant role in the region of Cantabria during the 18th and 19th centuries. Juan Cecena (1745-1823) was a prominent landowner and political figure who served as the mayor of Santander, the capital of Cantabria. His son, Manuel Cecena (1780-1852), was a renowned military leader who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion.

During the 20th century, several individuals with the Cecena surname made notable contributions in various fields. Arturo Cecena (1902-1984) was a Mexican writer and journalist who was known for his literary works and advocacy for social justice. In the field of science, María Cecena (1920-2008) was a renowned Mexican biologist and environmentalist who played a crucial role in the conservation of natural habitats in her country.

Across different time periods and regions, the Cecena surname has been represented by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from merchants and artists to political leaders and scientists. While the origins of the name may be rooted in descriptive nicknames or regional dialects, the bearers of this surname have left their mark on various aspects of history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceceña

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ceceña.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ceceña was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ceceña has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ceceña was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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