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

Acevedo, 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 Acevedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acevedo in America

Acevedo is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acevedo surname appeared 218 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 Acevedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acevedo 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 Acevedo

The surname Aceuedo is believed to have originated from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "aceuda," which means "irrigated land" or "water channel." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked on irrigated lands or maintained water channels for agricultural purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aceuedo can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Aceuedo, located in the province of León, Spain. This town's name is likely the origin of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames derived from the places they resided or were born.

The Aceuedo surname appears in various historical records and documents, including the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This manuscript contains references to individuals with the surname Aceuedo, indicating their involvement in hunting activities during that time.

In the 16th century, Juan Aceuedo (1509-1580) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who contributed significantly to the artistic development of the Renaissance period in Spain. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout the country.

During the 17th century, Diego Aceuedo (1625-1697) was a notable Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War. He gained recognition for his valor and strategic skills on the battlefield.

Another prominent figure with the surname Aceuedo was María Aceuedo (1780-1852), a Spanish philanthropist and patron of the arts. She established several charitable organizations and supported numerous cultural initiatives in her hometown of Seville.

In the 19th century, Luis Aceuedo (1845-1912) was a Spanish explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to South America. His discoveries and contributions to the field of natural history earned him recognition from scientific societies and institutions.

It is worth noting that the surname Aceuedo has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Acevedo, Azevedo, and Aceveda, among others. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects, scribal errors, and the influence of other languages in the areas where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acevedo

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

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

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