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

Cesario, 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 Cesario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cesario in America

Cesario is the 14986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cesario surname appeared 1,972 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cesario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cesario 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 Cesario

The surname Cesario originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "Caesarius," which means "belonging to Caesar." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals or families with some connection to the Roman Empire or its rulers.

The earliest known record of the surname Cesario dates back to the 13th century in the Republic of Venice, where it was associated with a noble family. Historical documents mention a Cesario Cesario, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1240 to 1308.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various parts of Italy, including Tuscany and Naples. During this time, several notable individuals bore the surname Cesario. One example is Giulio Cesario, a renowned Italian architect and military engineer who lived from 1568 to 1627. He is credited with designing several fortifications and military structures in Naples and other cities.

Another prominent figure was Gaspare Cesario, an Italian painter and sculptor from the late 16th century. Born in Naples around 1570, he is known for his religious artwork and sculptures adorning various churches in southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the surname Cesario spread to other regions of Italy, including Sicily and Calabria. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Cesare Cesario, a Sicilian jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1598 to 1677. He authored several influential works on civil and canon law.

The name Cesario also found its way into other European countries, likely due to Italian migration and trade. In France, for instance, there was a notable French playwright and actor named Pierre Cesario, who lived from 1592 to 1640. He was known for his contributions to the development of French theatre during the 17th century.

Over the centuries, the surname Cesario has undergone various spelling variations, such as Cesari, Cesarini, and Cesareo, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Latin roots and the historical connections to the Roman Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cesario

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

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

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