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

Cereghino, 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 Cereghino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cereghino in America

Cereghino is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cereghino surname appeared 318 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 Cereghino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cereghino 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 Cereghino

The surname Cereghino is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Genoa and Savona. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cerro," which means "oak tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or had some association with oak trees or oak forests.

The surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with some of the earliest recorded references appearing in medieval documents and records from the Ligurian region of Italy. One notable example is the mention of a Giovanni Cereghino in a historical document from Genoa, dated 1274.

In the 15th century, the name Cereghino appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Republic of Genoa, including tax records and property deeds. During this period, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with forms such as "Cerrghino" and "Cerreghino" also being used.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Cereghino was Giacomo Cereghino, a merchant and ship owner from Savona, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure from this period was Battista Cereghino, a renowned architect and engineer from Genoa, who was involved in the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in the region.

As the name spread beyond its original geographical boundaries, it became associated with various place names and locations. For example, the village of Cereghino in the municipality of Albenga, Liguria, likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that early bearers of the name may have settled in or had connections to this area.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Cereghino have achieved notable accomplishments or positions of significance. These include:

1. Giovanni Battista Cereghino (1551-1624), a prominent Italian lawyer and diplomat from Genoa, who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to various European courts.

2. Ferdinando Cereghino (1637-1708), an Italian military officer and engineer who played a crucial role in the fortification and defense of the city of Genoa during the War of the Spanish Succession.

3. Stefano Cereghino (1772-1834), an Italian painter and sculptor from Savona, known for his religious works and commissioned pieces for churches in Liguria.

4. Emanuele Cereghino (1860-1932), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the drafting of various legal reforms in the early 20th century.

5. Gian Carlo Cereghino (1932-2005), an Italian architect and urban planner who contributed to the development and urban planning of several cities in Italy, including his native Genoa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cereghino

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

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

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