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

Cerar, 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 Cerar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerar in America

Cerar is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerar surname appeared 266 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 Cerar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cerar 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 Cerar

The surname CERAR originated in Slovenia, a country in southern Central Europe. It is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century, deriving from the Slovene word "cerar," which means "blacksmith" or "maker of iron tools." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or in related trades.

CERAR is a variation of the more common Slovenian surname "Čerar," which has the same meaning. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the region now known as Slovenia, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during that time period.

One notable reference to the name CERAR comes from the Josephinian Land Survey, a comprehensive cadastral survey conducted in the late 18th century by the Habsburg monarchy. This survey documented landowners and property boundaries across the empire, including individuals with the surname CERAR.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the name CERAR was Jožef Cerar (1835-1892), a Slovenian writer and poet. He was a leading figure in the Slovenian literary revival movement and contributed significantly to the development of modern Slovenian literature.

Another historical figure with the surname CERAR was Anton Cerar (1894-1962), a Slovenian painter and graphic artist. He is known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Slovenia.

Matija Cerar (born 1963) is a contemporary Slovenian politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2014 to 2018. He is a notable figure in recent Slovenian politics.

The surname CERAR has also been documented in other regions, such as Croatia and parts of Italy, where Slovenian communities have historically resided. However, its origins and primary concentration remain firmly rooted in Slovenia.

Throughout history, the surname CERAR has maintained its connection to the blacksmithing trade and the Slovenian language and culture. While it may not be among the most common surnames globally, it holds significance within the Slovenian diaspora and serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerar

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

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

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