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

Cee, 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 Cee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cee in America

Cee is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cee surname appeared 150 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 Cee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cee 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 Cee

The surname Cee has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century as a descriptive name, derived from the Old High German word "chez," which referred to a small enclosure or pen for livestock.

This surname likely originated among families who lived near or worked with such enclosures, possibly as farmers or herders. Over time, the name evolved to take on various spellings, including Cee, Cey, and Cei, reflecting regional dialects and variations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cee can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around 1300. In this record, a certain "Henricus Cee" is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

Another notable early reference is in the Stadtbuch von Nürnberg, a municipal record from the city of Nuremberg, which contains an entry from 1402 mentioning a "Conradus Cee" who was a local tradesman.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Johannes Cee (1514-1582), a German Lutheran theologian and writer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation. His works, including commentaries on biblical texts, were widely circulated and influential during his lifetime.

The 17th century saw the rise of Erasmus Cee (1635-1711), a renowned Dutch painter known for his still-life and genre works. His paintings can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In more recent history, the name Cee has been associated with notable figures such as Friedrich Cee (1819-1899), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and social philosophy. His ideas influenced the development of modern ethical thought.

Another prominent figure was Anna Cee (1889-1968), an Austrian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of gender, identity, and societal constraints. Her novel "Die Tochter der Nacht" (The Daughter of the Night) received critical acclaim and was translated into several languages.

While the surname Cee is not among the most common surnames today, it has left a lasting mark on history, with its bearers making significant contributions across various fields, including theology, art, philosophy, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cee

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

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 Cee 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 Cee 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 Cee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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