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

Cerecedo, 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 Cerecedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerecedo in America

Cerecedo is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerecedo surname appeared 190 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 Cerecedo.

The history of the last name Cerecedo

The surname Cerecedo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Cantabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to derive from a toponym, referring to a specific place or location.

One theory suggests that Cerecedo is derived from the Spanish words "cereza" (cherry) and "cedo" (a variant of the word "ceda," meaning yielding or giving way), indicating a possible connection to a place where cherry trees were abundant or a location associated with the cultivation of cherries. However, the exact origin and meaning remain uncertain.

Historical records dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries mention individuals bearing the Cerecedo surname in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas around Cantabria and the Basque Country. One notable example is Juan de Cerecedo, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, the Cerecedo name appears in documents related to the Spanish colonial expansion in the Americas. For instance, Francisco de Cerecedo was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the Cerecedo surname made significant contributions in various fields. José Cerecedo y Saravia (1756-1819) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Paraguay from 1785 to 1792. Additionally, Mateo Cerecedo (1789-1863) was a Mexican lawyer, politician, and diplomat who played a role in the Mexican War of Independence.

Another notable figure was Juana Cerecedo Sánchez (1848-1934), a Spanish writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the field of art, Pedro Cerecedo (1899-1975) was a renowned Mexican sculptor and painter known for his works depicting indigenous themes and traditions.

While the surname Cerecedo is relatively uncommon, it continues to be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in Latin American countries with significant Spanish heritage, reflecting the history and migration patterns associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerecedo

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

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 Cerecedo 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.

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

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