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

Ceren, 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 Ceren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceren in America

Ceren is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceren surname appeared 244 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 Ceren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceren 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 Ceren

The surname CEREN originates from Turkey and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Anatolian region dating back to the 12th century AD. It is derived from the Turkish word "ceren," which means "grassland" or "meadow," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived or worked in such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CEREN can be found in the Ottoman archives from the late 14th century, where it appears as "Ceren" in reference to a landowner or farmer. The name was also mentioned in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation records.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Ceren Bey was recorded as a military commander and governor in the Ottoman Empire, serving under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Ceren Bey played a significant role in the expansion of the Ottoman territories, leading military campaigns and overseeing the administration of conquered lands.

Another notable individual with the surname CEREN was Ceren Efendi, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived during the 17th century in Istanbul. His works were highly regarded, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the Ottoman calligraphic tradition.

In the 19th century, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist named Ceren Agha was known for his contributions to the development of educational institutions and charitable organizations in Anatolia. He played a pivotal role in establishing schools and supporting local communities.

During the early 20th century, Ceren Ismail was a prominent journalist and writer who advocated for social reforms and women's rights in the Ottoman Empire. His writings and activism had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.

While the surname CEREN has its origins in Turkey, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains closely tied to its Turkish heritage and continues to be widely used in Turkey and among people of Turkish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceren

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

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

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