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

Ceballos, 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 Ceballos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceballos in America

Ceballos is the 2350th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceballos surname appeared 15,515 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Ceballos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceballos 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 Ceballos

The surname Ceballos has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname derived from the Spanish word "cebolla," meaning "onion." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near an area known for its onion cultivation or someone who was involved in the onion trade.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it first appeared in various records and documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile-La Mancha. One of the earliest known references to the name was found in a manuscript from the town of Alcalá de Henares, dated 1189, mentioning a certain "Pedro Ceballos."

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Libro de Repartimiento, a document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian settlers after the Reconquista of Seville in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Ceballos, indicating that the name was already well-established in southern Spain by that time.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname Ceballos. One of the earliest was Pedro Fernández de Ceballos (c. 1370-1440), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista and played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada.

Another prominent figure was Juan Ceballos (1495-1572), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He later served as a governor in various regions of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, Jerónimo de Ceballos (1605-1675) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

Moving to the 18th century, Pedro Ceballos (1728-1781) was a Spanish naval officer and politician who served as the Secretary of State for the Navy and the Indies under King Charles III.

In more recent history, Gonzalo Ceballos (1917-1995) was a renowned Mexican actor, director, and screenwriter who appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including several collaborations with Luis Buñuel.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the surname Ceballos throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and enduring presence in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceballos

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

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

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