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

Cejas, 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 Cejas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cejas in America

Cejas is the 42858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cejas surname appeared 505 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 Cejas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cejas 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 Cejas

The surname CEJAS has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "ceja," which translates to "eyebrow." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with distinctive or prominent eyebrows.

During the 13th century, the name CEJAS appeared in various records and documents throughout the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a manuscript from the city of Seville, which mentioned a landowner named Pedro de las Cejas.

As the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Cexa and Cexas. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 15th century, the name CEJAS gained prominence when a family of that name rose to nobility in the Kingdom of Aragon. One notable member was Juan de Cejas, a military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname CEJAS made their mark in various fields. In the 16th century, Miguel de Cejas was a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Seville. A century later, María de Cejas became a celebrated writer and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love and spirituality.

The 18th century saw the birth of Francisco Cejas, a prominent painter whose works adorned the walls of many churches and palaces across Spain. His contemporary, Antonio Cejas, was a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several influential texts on ethics and moral philosophy.

As Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas, the surname CEJAS also found its way to the New World. One notable figure was Juan Cejas, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Throughout its history, the surname CEJAS has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of both Spain and the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cejas

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

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

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