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

Cebreros, 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 Cebreros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cebreros in America

Cebreros is the 27303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cebreros surname appeared 885 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 Cebreros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cebreros 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 Cebreros

The surname Cebreros is of Spanish origin, originating from the town of Cebreros in the province of Avila, Castile and León. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cebo," meaning bait or lure, possibly referring to an occupation related to hunting or fishing.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname Cebreros dates back to the 13th century. In 1270, a document from the Cartulario del Monasterio de San Clemente in Toledo mentions a certain "Domingo Cebreros" as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 15th century, the name Cebreros appeared in various historical records, such as the Libro de repartimiento de Sevilla, which documented the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Reconquista. One notable figure from this period was Juan Cebreros, a prominent merchant and landowner in Seville, who lived around 1480.

In the 16th century, the surname Cebreros gained recognition with the birth of Pedro Cebreros (1514-1592), a Spanish composer and musician who served as the chapel master of the Cathedral of Avila. His works, including masses and motets, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Cebreros was Alonso Cebreros (1558-1631), a Spanish theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Salamanca. He authored several religious treatises and was known for his contributions to the field of moral theology.

Moving forward to the 17th century, Juan Cebreros (1620-1687) was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, Francisco Cebreros (1755-1828) was a prominent Spanish naval officer and explorer. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and was involved in the mapping and charting of the Pacific Coast of North America.

Throughout history, the surname Cebreros has been associated with various places in Spain, such as the town of Cebreros in Avila, as well as the village of Cebreros in the municipality of Avilés, Asturias. Additionally, there are records of the surname appearing in other Spanish regions, including Andalusia and Castile-La Mancha.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cebreros

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

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

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