2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cerritelli
A surname derived from an Italian place name, possibly related to hills or hillocks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Cerritelli. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cerritelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Cerritelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerritelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cerritelli
The surname Cerritelli originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cerrito," which means a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked on such geographical features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cerritelli name can be found in the records of the Commune of Siena, which dates back to the late 13th century. These records document a family bearing the name Cerritelli residing in the area during that time period.
As the surname spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Cerritello, Cerritelli, and Cerritella. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and naming conventions prevalent in different parts of the country.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Cerritelli name was Francesco Cerritelli, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Siena. His works can still be admired in various churches and public buildings throughout the region, showcasing his artistic talent and the significance of the Cerritelli name in the artistic circles of that era.
During the Renaissance period, the Cerritelli family gained prominence in the city of Florence. One of the most influential members was Giovanni Cerritelli, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1450 to 1522. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time were widely celebrated, and he was known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics.
Another individual of note was Antonio Cerritelli, a military commander who served under the Medici family in the late 15th century. His bravery and strategic skills were widely recognized, and he played a crucial role in several battles that shaped the political landscape of the Italian city-states during that era.
In the 17th century, the Cerritelli name gained further recognition through the works of Girolamo Cerritelli, a celebrated poet and playwright from Naples. His literary works, which often explored themes of love, betrayal, and human nature, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime, which spanned from 1620 to 1689.
While the Cerritelli surname has its roots firmly planted in Italian history, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by immigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and the rich tapestry of stories associated with this name remain deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cerritelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerritelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Cerritelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cerritelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cerritelli
Cerritelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-15 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,369 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 21,369 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cerritelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cerritelli bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Cerritelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cerritelli?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Cerritelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Cerritelli?
Cerritelli ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Cerritelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cerritelli.
Has Cerritelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cerritelli went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Cerritelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerritelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cerritelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cerritelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cerritelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cerritelli mean?
A surname derived from an Italian place name, possibly related to hills or hillocks. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cerritelli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Cerritelli?
You can see how common the surname Cerritelli is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.