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

Cerano, 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 Cerano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerano in America

Cerano is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerano surname appeared 286 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 Cerano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cerano 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 Cerano

The surname Cerano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cerana," which refers to a particular type of cherry tree found in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cerano can be found in a document from the year 1325, which mentions a certain Giovanni Cerano, a landowner in the town of Bergamo. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname Cerano residing in the city of Milan. They were involved in the production and trade of silk, which was a significant industry in the region during that era. It is possible that their surname was initially connected to their occupation or the location where they lived, which was known for its cherry orchards.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Cerano was the Italian painter and architect Giuseppe Cerano (1573-1632). He was born in Novara and is best known for his works in the Mannerist and early Baroque styles, including his frescoes in the Certosa di Pavia and the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cerano was Giambattista Cerano (1624-1707), an Italian painter and etcher from the Baroque period. He was born in Novara and trained under his father, the artist Giovanni Battista Cerano. Some of his notable works include the altarpiece in the Basilica of San Gaudenzio in Novara and the frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Arona.

In the 19th century, there was a renowned Italian sculptor named Giuseppe Cerano (1810-1891). He was born in Leggiuno and is known for his work in marble and bronze, including the statue of Dante Alighieri in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence.

While the surname Cerano has its roots in Italy, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the origins and significance of this surname in its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerano

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

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

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