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

Cebrero, 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 Cebrero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cebrero in America

Cebrero is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cebrero surname appeared 464 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 Cebrero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cebrero 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 Cebrero

The surname Cebrero originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. It first emerged around the 12th century and is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cebra," which means "female deer" or "doe." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with deer, or perhaps had a physical resemblance to a deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cebrero can be found in the Tumbo Negro de Santiago, a cartulary from the 13th century that contains records of land grants and other transactions in the region. In this document, there is a mention of a person named Pedro Cebrero, who was involved in a land dispute.

During the 14th century, the name Cebrero appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records, such as the Cartulario de Sobrado, which was a compilation of documents related to the Monastery of Sobrado in Galicia. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Cebrero was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Santiago de Compostela. He played a significant role in the legal affairs of the region and was highly respected for his expertise in law.

Another notable Cebrero was Rodrigo Cebrero (1463-1521), a Spanish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Lugo from 1508 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and supporting the construction of churches and monasteries in his diocese.

In the 17th century, a person named Alonso Cebrero (1601-1673) gained recognition as a skilled architect and sculptor. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Santiago de Compostela, including the Colegio de San Jerónimo and the Convento de San Francisco.

Over the centuries, the surname Cebrero has also been associated with various place names in Galicia, such as Cebrero, a municipality in the province of Lugo. It is likely that some individuals took the name Cebrero as a way to identify themselves with these specific locations.

While the surname Cebrero has its roots in Spain, particularly in the region of Galicia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cebrero

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

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

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