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

Cerecero, 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 Cerecero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerecero in America

Cerecero is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerecero surname appeared 197 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 Cerecero.

The history of the last name Cerecero

The surname Cerecero has its origins in Spain, with its earliest known recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cerecero," which means "cherry tree" or "cherry grower." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of cherries.

In the early days, the name was likely concentrated in regions of Spain known for their cherry orchards and production, such as the provinces of Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia. Historical records from that time period, including municipal archives and church registries, may contain references to individuals bearing the surname Cerecero.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name Cerecero can be found in the "Libro de repartimiento de Mallorca," a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Balearic Islands following the Aragonese conquest. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been among the early settlers in the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Cerecero was Juan Cerecero, a Spanish painter and engraver born in Zaragoza around 1615. His works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and collections throughout Spain.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Cerecero was Francisco Cerecero y Rojas, a 19th-century Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (Spanish parliament) during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

As the centuries passed, the name Cerecero spread across Spain and its territories, with variations in spelling and pronunciation arising in different regions. Some of these variations include Cerrecero, Cerracero, and Ceracero.

In the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname Cerecero was Pilar Cerecero, a Spanish actress and singer born in Madrid in 1925. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, and her performances in zarzuelas (Spanish operettas) were particularly acclaimed.

While the surname Cerecero is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and a strong connection to the country's agricultural and cultural heritage, particularly in the regions known for their cherry production.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerecero

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

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

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