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

Cersosimo, 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 Cersosimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cersosimo in America

Cersosimo is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cersosimo surname appeared 224 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 Cersosimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cersosimo 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 Cersosimo

The surname Cersosimo is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the town of Cerva, located in the province of Catanzaro. The name is derived from the Latin word "cervus," meaning deer, and the Italian suffix "-simo," indicating a superlative form, suggesting a connection to a place with a large deer population.

Records from the 16th century indicate that the name Cersosimo first appeared in the town of Cerva, where families bearing this surname were among the earliest settlers. The earliest known instance of the name can be traced back to a document dated 1572, which mentions a certain Antonino Cersosimo, a landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, the name Cersosimo began to spread beyond the confines of Cerva, with families bearing this surname establishing themselves in neighboring towns and villages. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Cersosimo, Cerzosimo, and Cersusimo, were common due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One notable figure bearing the Cersosimo name was Francesco Cersosimo (1720-1796), a renowned philosopher and theologian who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics. His works were widely studied in the seminaries of southern Italy during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Cersosimo family gained prominence in the political sphere, with Giuseppe Cersosimo (1823-1891) serving as the mayor of Cerva for several years and playing a crucial role in the town's development during the post-unification period of Italy.

Another notable individual with the surname Cersosimo was Vincenzo Cersosimo (1867-1942), a renowned painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and garnered critical acclaim during his lifetime.

As the 20th century dawned, the Cersosimo family continued to make its mark in various fields. Giulia Cersosimo (1912-1998) was a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetry collections remain widely studied and celebrated in literary circles.

While the surname Cersosimo is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the region of Calabria, where it originated and flourished over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cersosimo

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

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

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