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

Cerdas, 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 Cerdas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerdas in America

Cerdas is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerdas surname appeared 239 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 Cerdas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cerdas 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 Cerdas

The surname Cerdas has its origin in Spain, tracing back to the 14th century. Initially, it was a descriptive nickname derived from the Spanish word "cerda," meaning "bristle" or "stiff hair." This nickname likely referred to a person with coarse or bristly hair or a beard.

Historically, the surname Cerdas can be found in various regions of Spain, particularly in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. It is believed that the name originated in these areas and later spread to other parts of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cerdas can be found in the archives of the city of Barcelona, where a document from 1389 mentions a certain Bernat Cerdas, a merchant from the city.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Cerdas was Jaume Cerdas, a prominent physician and scholar who lived in Valencia during the 15th century. He authored several treatises on medicine and was highly regarded in his field.

In the 16th century, the name Cerdas appears in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Pedro Cerdas was listed among those accused of heresy. This incident highlights the presence of the surname during that turbulent period in Spanish history.

The surname Cerdas is also linked to various place names in Spain. For instance, the village of Cerdañola del Vallés, located near Barcelona, is derived from the Latin word "Cervidunula," which means "small meadow of deer." While the connection between the surname and this place name is not direct, it suggests a possible association with the region.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Cerdas was Francisco Cerdas y Rico (1827-1892), a renowned Nicaraguan poet and diplomat. His works were highly influential in the literary circles of Central America during the 19th century.

Other notable figures bearing the surname Cerdas include Rodrigo Cerdas (1839-1912), a Costa Rican politician and lawyer who served as the President of Costa Rica from 1910 to 1912, and Jesús Cerdas (1907-1969), a Mexican actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous films and television shows.

In the realm of sports, José Cerdas (born 1973) is a former professional soccer player from Costa Rica who represented his country in various international tournaments.

Lastly, Alejandro Cerdas (born 1977) is a contemporary Spanish artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerdas

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

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

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