Spanish Spanish and Portuguese: from cerda ‘bristle’, ‘hair’ (Late Latin cirra), apparently a nickname for someone with a prominent tuft of hair.
Is Cerda a Spanish last name?
The Spanish surname Cerda is of an illustrious and noble descent, originating with the Infant Prince Fernando, son and heir of Alfonso X, the Wise, King of Castile.
How many people have the last name Cerda?
The surname Cerda is the 3,908th most frequent last name on a worldwide basis. It is borne by around 1 in 50,797 people. This surname is primarily found in The Americas, where 91 percent of Cerda are found; 41 percent are found in North America and 32 percent are found in Hispanic Southern America.
