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

Ceballo, 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 Ceballo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceballo in America

Ceballo is the 40261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceballo surname appeared 544 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 Ceballo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceballo 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 Ceballo

The surname CEBALLO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "caballo," which means "horse." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with horses, such as a stable hand, breeder, or rider.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CEBALLO surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century. This document mentions a landowner named Rodrigo CEBALLO, indicating that the name was already established in the region of La Rioja, Spain, during that time.

In the 13th century, there is a record of a nobleman named Álvaro CEBALLO, who was granted a land charter by King Alfonso X of Castile. This suggests that the CEBALLO family had achieved a certain level of prominence and status within the Spanish nobility.

During the 15th century, the CEBALLO surname appeared in various historical records from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable figure was Juan CEBALLO, a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decorative elements of the Seville Cathedral.

In the 16th century, the CEBALLO family expanded its presence to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Pedro CEBALLO (1520-1590) was a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He later settled in the region of Puebla, where he established a successful agricultural estate.

Another prominent figure was Catalina CEBALLO (1550-1625), a celebrated poet and scholar from Córdoba, Spain. Her literary works were widely recognized during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the Iberian Peninsula.

As the CEBALLO name spread across Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as CABALLO, CAVALLO, and CAVALO. These variations often reflected regional dialects or preferences in pronunciation.

Throughout history, the CEBALLO surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, arts, and military service. While the origins of the name are rooted in equestrian activities, the family's influence extended beyond that sphere, leaving a lasting legacy in various spheres of Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceballo

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

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

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