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

Acebedo, 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 Acebedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acebedo in America

Acebedo is the 26362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acebedo surname appeared 926 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 Acebedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acebedo 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 Acebedo

The surname Acebedo has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "acipenser," which refers to the sturgeon fish. This suggests a possible connection to fishing communities or settlements near bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a census-like document from the 14th century. It mentions an individual named Gonzalo Acebedo, who was a landowner in the region of Castile.

During the Reconquista, as Christian kingdoms expanded and reclaimed territories from the Moors, the name Acebedo began to appear in various parts of northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Asturias, Cantabria, and León. It is likely that some families bearing this name were involved in the repopulation efforts of these areas.

In the 16th century, the Acebedo family had a notable presence in the town of Cervera de Pisuerga, located in the province of Palencia. Records from this time mention Juan de Acebedo, a prominent figure in the town's administration.

Another historically significant individual was Pedro Acebedo, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the early 16th century. He played a role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the Andes region.

The Acebedo surname has also been associated with various places and toponyms throughout Spain. For example, there is a municipality called Acebedo in the province of León, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

Other notable individuals with the surname Acebedo include:

1. Jerónimo de Acebedo (1551-1623), a Spanish Jesuit priest and martyr.
2. José María Acebedo (1803-1873), a Spanish politician and journalist.
3. Tomás Acebedo (1820-1887), a Mexican general and politician.
4. Antonio Acebedo (1873-1944), a Colombian lawyer and diplomat.
5. Mariano Acebedo (1903-1984), a Mexican actor and film director.

While the surname Acebedo is not among the most common in Spain today, its long history and presence across various regions of the country highlight its enduring legacy and importance in Spanish genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acebedo

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

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

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