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

Cerutti, 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 Cerutti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cerutti in America

Cerutti is the 28408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cerutti surname appeared 840 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 Cerutti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cerutti 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 Cerutti

The surname Cerutti originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century, deriving from the Italian word "ceruto," meaning "waxed" or "covered with wax." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in wax-related trades, such as candlemakers or beekeepers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cerutti name can be found in a document from the city of Asti, Piedmont, dated 1235. This document referred to a certain "Petrus Ceruti," indicating the presence of the surname in that area during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the Cerutti family established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants in the town of Cuneo, located in the Piedmont region. Historical records from this period include references to several members of the Cerutti family, such as Guglielmo Cerutti, a wealthy merchant born in 1322, and his son, Giovanni Cerutti, who served as a councilor in the town's administration.

As the Cerutti family continued to flourish and expand, they left their mark on various localities across northern Italy. One notable example is the village of Cerutti, situated in the province of Cuneo, which likely derived its name from the presence of the Cerutti family in the area.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Cerutti surname have achieved notable accomplishments. One such figure was Giuseppe Antonio Cerutti (1738-1792), an Italian philosopher, writer, and politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution. Another notable Cerutti was Benedetto Cerutti (1728-1810), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Turin and other Italian cities.

In the realm of arts and literature, the Cerutti name was carried by Giuseppe Cerutti (1663-1757), an Italian painter known for his religious works, and Tazio Nuvolari Cerutti (1892-1953), an Italian novelist and poet who explored themes of spirituality and existentialism.

The Cerutti surname has also been associated with notable figures in the field of science and technology. One such individual was Enrico Cerutti (1908-1988), an Italian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of television technology.

While the surname Cerutti has its origins in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical roots and connections to the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cerutti

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

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

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