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

Ceres, 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 Ceres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceres in America

Ceres is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceres surname appeared 232 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 Ceres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceres 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 Ceres

The surname CERES originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "Ceres," which was the name of the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, and fertility. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a fertile or grain-producing area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CERES surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Genoa, Italy, where a man named Guglielmo CERES was listed as a landowner. It's possible that the name was originally a toponymic surname, referring to a specific place or region associated with agriculture or grain production.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro CERES (1305-1380) was a prominent Italian poet and scholar from Venice. He was known for his works on classical literature and philosophy, and his writings helped to preserve and promote the study of ancient texts during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the CERES surname appears in records from the city of Naples, where a family of that name held land and property. One member of this family, Antonio CERES (1520-1595), was a successful merchant and trader who helped establish trade routes between Naples and other Mediterranean ports.

In the 17th century, a man named Giovanni CERES (1612-1680) was a respected architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti.

Another significant figure with the CERES surname was Maria CERES (1745-1820), a celebrated Italian opera singer from Bologna. She performed in many of the leading opera houses of Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and was renowned for her powerful and expressive voice.

Throughout its history, the CERES surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, literature, commerce, architecture, and the arts. While it originated in Italy, the name likely spread to other regions due to migration and intermarriage, contributing to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceres

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

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

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