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

Cebollero, 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 Cebollero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cebollero in America

Cebollero is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cebollero surname appeared 336 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 Cebollero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cebollero 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 Cebollero

The surname Cebollero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cebolla," meaning "onion," and likely referred to someone who grew, sold, or worked with onions.

The earliest known reference to the name Cebollero dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various municipal records and legal documents from the regions of Castile and Aragon. These early recordings often spelled the name as "Cebollero" or "Cebolero."

In the late 15th century, the Cebollero family was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the history of the town of Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid. The document referred to a prominent landowner named Juan Cebollero, who owned several vineyards and olive groves in the region.

By the 16th century, the name had spread to other parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Catalonia. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Cebollero (1510-1572), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Seville, who wrote several influential works on Catholic doctrine.

In the 17th century, the Cebollero family established itself in the Americas, with members settling in various Spanish colonies. One such individual was Diego Cebollero (1620-1695), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile and later became a wealthy landowner in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Cebollero was María Cebollero (1745-1820), a celebrated painter from Valencia, known for her religious artwork and portraits of Spanish nobility. Her works can be found in several museums and churches throughout Spain.

While the Cebollero surname is still present in Spain and Latin American countries, it is relatively uncommon compared to other Spanish surnames. However, it serves as a testament to the rich cultural and occupational history of Spain, reflecting the importance of agriculture and trade in the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cebollero

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

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

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