2000
#14,521
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,882
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.70
Rare Last name
Cesario
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who cuts wood or makes wax candles.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,237 Americans carry the last name Cesario. That puts it at #14,652 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 153,221 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cesario 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
2.2K
1 in 153,221
Census rank
#14,652
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,951 bearers of the surname Cesario in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14652nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cesario, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 Historical documents mention a Cesario Cesario, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1240 to 1308.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cesario
Among Census respondents with the surname Cesario, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Cesario 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 Cesario surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.9% · 1,579
- Hispanic or Latino13.5% · 264
- Two or more races2.5% · 49
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 47
- Black or African American0.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cesario
Cesario 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
#14,986
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,972
+90 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Down 465 places
2020
#14,652
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,951
-21 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Up 334 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,521 | 1,882 | 0.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,986 | 1,972 | 0.67 | +90 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 465 places |
| 2020 | #14,652 | 1,951 | 0.65 | -21 bearers (-1.1%) | Up 334 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 Cesario 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 | #14,986 | #14,652 | 2.2% |
| Count | 1,972 | 1,951 | -1.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.67 | 0.65 | -2.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cesario bearers went from 1,972 to 1,951 (-1.1% change). The surname moved up 334 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,986 to #14,652.
FAQ
Cesario surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cesario?
Name Census estimates that about 2,237 living Americans carry the surname Cesario. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 153,221 residents.
How common is Cesario?
Cesario ranks #14,652 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,951 people with the surname Cesario. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,237), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Cesario.
Has Cesario become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cesario went from 1,972 recorded bearers to 1,951. That is a decrease of 21 (-1.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,986 to #14,652.
What does the Census say about the background of Cesario?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cesario, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Cesario in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (1,579 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cesario appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.9%), Hispanic (13.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Cesario (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 Cesario mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who cuts wood or makes wax candles. 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 Cesario (0.65 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 many people share the surname Cesario?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.