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

Cermeño, 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 Cermeño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cermeño in America

Cermeño is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cermeño surname appeared 509 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 Cermeño.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cermeño 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 Cermeño

The surname Cermeno has its origin in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, as was common with many Spanish surnames. The name may have derived from "Cermeno," a small village located in the province of Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cermeno can be found in the medieval document "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," which dates back to the 14th century. This document was a record of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. The name Cermeno appeared in connection with individuals residing in the area around the village of the same name, suggesting that the surname originated from this location.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Cermeno have left their mark. One notable figure was Juan Cermeno (1560-1624), a Spanish priest and theologian who served as a rector at the University of Salamanca and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Pedro Cermeno (1619-1689), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was active during the Baroque period and worked in Madrid, where many of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums.

In the literary world, José Cermeno (1770-1835) was a Spanish poet and dramatist who wrote several plays and poems in the Neoclassical style. His works were performed in theaters across Spain during his lifetime.

Moving into the 20th century, Carlos Cermeno (1914-1998) was a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design of several notable buildings and urban projects in Madrid and other Spanish cities.

Lastly, Ana Cermeno (1938-2021) was a Spanish journalist and writer who gained recognition for her work on cultural and social issues. She authored several books and contributed to various publications throughout her career.

While the surname Cermeno may have originated from a small village in Spain, it has since spread across the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, including religion, art, literature, architecture, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cermeño

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

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

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