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

Cestero, 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 Cestero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cestero in America

Cestero is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cestero surname appeared 251 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 Cestero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cestero 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 Cestero

The surname Cestero has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "cesto," meaning basket, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who made or sold baskets.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Cestero, Cesteiro, and Cesteiros, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of language over time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Archivo Histórico Provincial de Córdoba, a historical archive in Córdoba, Spain, dating back to the 15th century.

Interestingly, the name Cestero is also associated with several place names in Spain, such as Cesteros, a municipality in the province of Guadalajara, and Cestero, a parish in the municipality of Gozón, Asturias. These place names may have influenced the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Cestero include Juan Cestero (1510-1572), a Spanish philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period. Another prominent figure was María Cestero (1901-1989), a Spanish painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

In the literary realm, Manuel Cestero (1918-2002) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer, celebrated for his poetic works that captured the essence of Spanish life and culture. His collection of poems, "Voces del Silencio," published in 1965, is considered a masterpiece of Spanish literature.

Beyond Spain, the name has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. One such example is Antonio Cestero (1876-1945), an Argentine politician and lawyer who played a significant role in shaping the legal system of his country during the early 20th century.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Cestero has a rich history that spans centuries, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of Spain and its influence on various regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cestero

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

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

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