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

Cedillos, 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 Cedillos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cedillos in America

Cedillos is the 22608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cedillos surname appeared 1,136 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 Cedillos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cedillos 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 Cedillos

The surname CEDILLOS originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cedilla," which refers to a diacritical mark used in certain Spanish words. The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile.

In the 15th century, records show the presence of a family bearing the name CEDILLOS in the city of Toledo. It is likely that the name was initially associated with a person who worked as a scribe or calligrapher, as the cedilla was a prominent feature in their craft.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname was Juan CEDILLOS, a merchant who lived in Seville during the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several trade records from that time, indicating the family's involvement in commerce.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, such as church records and property deeds, across different parts of Spain, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Valencia.

A notable figure from this period was Diego CEDILLOS, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He is recorded as having led troops in several battles against the French and Dutch forces.

During the 18th century, the CEDILLOS surname gained prominence in the New World, as many Spanish families emigrated to the Americas. One such individual was Pedro CEDILLOS, who settled in Mexico in the early 1700s and became a successful landowner and rancher.

In the 19th century, Manuel CEDILLOS, a politician and lawyer from Argentina, played a significant role in the country's independence movement. He served as a member of the Argentine Congress and was a vocal advocate for civil rights.

Another noteworthy figure was Josefa CEDILLOS, a Mexican author and poet who lived in the late 19th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the CEDILLOS name spread across different regions, it underwent minor variations in spelling, such as CEDILLO or CEDILLÓS. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Spanish language and the symbol of the cedilla.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cedillos

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

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

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