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

Cesca, 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 Cesca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cesca in America

Cesca is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cesca surname appeared 111 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 Cesca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cesca 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 Cesca

The surname Cesca has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged as a variation or diminutive of the Italian name Francesco, which itself is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cesca can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical record of the city of Florence, from the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Piero di Cesca, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

The name Cesca is thought to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, possibly in small villages or rural areas. It may have initially been used as a nickname or a way to differentiate between various individuals named Francesco within the same community.

There are several notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Cesca. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Cesca, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect from Viterbo. He is renowned for his frescoes and architectural works in various churches and palaces across Italy.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Cesca, an 18th-century Italian composer and violinist. Born in Venice in 1720, he gained recognition for his compositions, including operas, symphonies, and concertos. He served as the maestro di cappella at several notable churches in Italy.

In the 19th century, there was a prominent Italian jurist and politician named Pietro Cesca. Born in 1834, he served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for legal reforms and civil rights.

The name Cesca can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Spain and France, where it may have been adopted by Italian immigrants or descendants. For instance, there was a Spanish painter named Ignacio Cesca, active in the 18th century, known for his religious and mythological works.

Additionally, the name Cesca has been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Italy, such as the town of Cesca in the province of Brescia, or the village of Cesca di Cingoli in the Marche region. These place names may have influenced the surname or vice versa.

Overall, the surname Cesca has a rich history deeply rooted in Italian culture and can be traced back to the medieval period, with numerous notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cesca

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

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

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