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

Cedillo, 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 Cedillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cedillo in America

Cedillo is the 3392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cedillo surname appeared 10,538 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Cedillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cedillo 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 Cedillo

The surname Cedillo has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cedilla," which refers to a diacritic mark resembling a small comma or tilde beneath the letter "c." This diacritic was used to indicate a different pronunciation, typically a soft "c" sound.

The name Cedillo likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone associated with the use or teaching of the cedilla mark. It may have been applied to scribes, writers, or scholars who were proficient in the use of the cedilla in written documents or manuscripts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cedillo can be found in the Galician region of Spain, where it was mentioned in a document from the 14th century. The name was also present in other parts of Spain, such as Andalusia and Castile, during the medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cedillo. One of the most prominent was Saturnino Cedillo (1892-1939), a Mexican military officer and leader of the Cedillista movement during the Mexican Revolution. He played a significant role in the civil conflicts of the 1930s and was eventually assassinated in 1939.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Cedillo surname was José Cedillo (1868-1939), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was born in Madrid and had a successful career, exhibiting his works in various exhibitions throughout Spain and Europe.

In the realm of literature, Ciro Alegría Cedillo (1909-1967) was a Peruvian novelist and essayist. His most famous work, "El mundo es ancho y ajeno" (The Broad and Alien World), published in 1941, explored the harsh realities of indigenous communities in Peru and earned him international recognition.

During the 19th century, Ramón Cedillo (1816-1886) was a prominent Mexican politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Mexican Congress and held various governmental positions, including Governor of the State of Puebla.

In the field of music, José Cedillo (1930-2018) was a renowned Spanish flamenco guitarist. Born in Seville, he was a respected figure in the flamenco community and performed extensively throughout Spain and internationally, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Cedillo throughout history, highlighting its Spanish origins and its presence across various regions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cedillo

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

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

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