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

Cero, 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 Cero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cero in America

Cero is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cero surname appeared 192 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 Cero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cero 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 Cero

The surname CERO originates from Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cero," which means "zero" or "nothing." In ancient times, the name may have been associated with individuals who possessed little wealth or property, or those who were considered insignificant members of society.

The earliest recorded instance of the CERO surname appears in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document, dating back to the 10th century, mentions a certain "Gonzalo Cero," indicating the presence of the name during that era.

In the 13th century, the CERO surname is found in the Cancionero de Baena, an important collection of medieval Spanish poetry. One of the poets featured in this anthology is Juan CERO, who was active during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1312-1350).

During the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the town of Écija. One notable figure from this time was Pedro CERO, a landowner and local official who lived between 1435 and 1502.

In the 16th century, the CERO surname gained prominence with the birth of Alonso CERO (1535-1606), a renowned Spanish playwright and poet. He was born in Seville and is considered one of the most important literary figures of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another prominent individual with the CERO surname was Juana CERO (1590-1650), a nun and mystic from Málaga. She founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception and is revered for her spiritual writings and contributions to the Catholic Church in Spain.

The CERO surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the village of Cero in the province of Soria and the municipality of Cero del Puente in the province of Ávila. These locations may have influenced the surname's origin or have been named after individuals bearing the CERO name.

While the CERO surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the ancient origins and significance of this surname within the Spanish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cero

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

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

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