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

Cenizal, 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 Cenizal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cenizal in America

Cenizal is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cenizal surname appeared 105 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 Cenizal.

The history of the last name Cenizal

The surname CENIZAL has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is a locational surname derived from the Spanish word "ceniza," meaning "ash" or "cinders." The name likely originated from a place where there was an abundance of ash or cinders, possibly due to a nearby forge or pottery kiln.

In the early 16th century, records show the name CENIZAL appearing in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the town of Alcalá de Guadaíra, near Seville. The earliest known mention of the name is found in a census document from 1512, where a family with the surname CENIZAL is listed as residents of the town.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the CENIZAL name spread to other parts of Spain, including the regions of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha. In 1623, a man named Juan CENIZAL is recorded as a landowner in the village of Almodóvar del Campo, in the province of Ciudad Real.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, some individuals with the CENIZAL surname accompanied the conquistadors and colonists to the New World. One notable figure was Rodrigo CENIZAL, a soldier born in Seville in 1578, who participated in the conquest of Chile and later settled in the city of Santiago.

Another prominent individual with the CENIZAL surname was María CENIZAL, a woman born in Badajoz, Spain, in 1712. She was a renowned poet and writer, known for her religious poetry and her contributions to the literary circles of her time.

In the 19th century, the CENIZAL name gained recognition in the world of art. Francisco CENIZAL (1818-1892), born in Málaga, was a celebrated painter known for his realistic depictions of scenes from Andalusian life.

Throughout its history, the CENIZAL surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. While not a widespread name globally, it continues to be a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cenizal

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

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 Cenizal 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.

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

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