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

Aceveda, 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 Aceveda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aceveda in America

Aceveda is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aceveda surname appeared 103 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 Aceveda.

The history of the last name Aceveda

The surname Aceveda originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is a topographic name derived from the Spanish words "aceved" and "al," meaning "place where the wild oats grow." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name lived in an area known for its abundance of wild oats.

The name Aceveda can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Castile and León. It is believed to have first appeared in medieval records and documents related to land ownership and taxation.

One of the earliest known references to the name Aceveda dates back to 1287, when a certain Juan de Aceveda was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Burgos. This document pertained to a dispute over land ownership between Juan and a neighboring landowner.

Another notable early bearer of the name was Pedro Aceveda, a soldier who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile during the Battle of Salado in 1340. Pedro's bravery and loyalty were rewarded with a land grant in the region of Andalusia.

In the 15th century, the Aceveda family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Seville. One of their members, Gonzalo Aceveda (1452-1523), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the city's governance.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals with the surname Aceveda participated in various expeditions and voyages to the Americas. One such explorer was Diego de Aceveda (1498-1556), who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a governor in the province of Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico).

Another notable figure was Alonso de Aceveda (1525-1589), a Jesuit priest who traveled to Brazil as a missionary. He is renowned for his efforts in evangelizing and educating the indigenous population, as well as for establishing schools and churches in the region.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish poet and playwright Félix Lope de Vega y Aceveda (1562-1635) is considered one of the most prolific and influential writers of the Spanish Golden Age. His vast body of work, which includes plays, poetry, and novels, has had a lasting impact on Spanish literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aceveda

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

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 Aceveda 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.

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

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