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

Cervates, 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 Cervates surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cervates in America

Cervates is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cervates surname appeared 306 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 Cervates.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cervates 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 Cervates

The surname "CERVATES" is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "cervato," which means "young deer" or "fawn." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who possessed characteristics reminiscent of a deer, such as agility, grace, or speed.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. One of the first known mentions of the name appears in a registry of landowners from the town of Cervates de la Cueza, located in the province of Palencia, Castile, dating back to the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616), widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the Spanish literary canon. He is best known for his masterpiece, "Don Quixote," which is considered one of the earliest and most significant works of Western literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Cervates was Juan de Cervates (1550-1600), a Spanish poet and playwright from Seville, who was a contemporary of Miguel de Cervantes. His works, although not as renowned as those of Cervantes, contributed to the rich tapestry of Spanish Renaissance literature.

In the 17th century, Francisco de Cervates (1615-1687) was a renowned Spanish philosopher and theologian. He was a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on metaphysics and theology.

Moving into the 18th century, José de Cervates (1720-1785) was a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. He served as the governor of various territories in present-day Mexico and helped establish settlements and fortifications in the region.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Manuel Cervates (1845-1912) was a prominent Spanish artist and painter. He was known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life in Spain, and his works are currently housed in several prestigious art museums across the country.

While the surname "CERVATES" is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history, particularly in the realms of literature, philosophy, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cervates

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

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

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