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

Festejo, 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 Festejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Festejo in America

Festejo is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Festejo surname appeared 143 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 Festejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Festejo 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 Festejo

The surname FESTEJO originates from Spain, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "festejo," which means "celebration" or "festivity." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals involved in organizing or participating in festivities, celebrations, or events.

The name FESTEJO can be traced back to various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families who played a significant role in organizing local festivals, dances, or other celebratory events.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FESTEJO can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1588 mentions a certain Juan FESTEJO, who was a member of the local guild responsible for organizing the annual celebrations in honor of the city's patron saint.

Another notable figure with the surname FESTEJO was Diego FESTEJO (1602-1678), a renowned poet and playwright from Cordoba, whose works often depicted the vibrant cultural celebrations and traditions of his hometown.

In the 18th century, the FESTEJO family gained prominence in Madrid, with several members holding influential positions within the city's council and organizing various royal festivities and events. One such individual was Pedro FESTEJO (1725-1798), who oversaw the organization of the grand celebrations held in honor of the coronation of King Charles III in 1759.

The name FESTEJO also appears in historical records from other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Mexico and parts of South America. In the city of Puebla, Mexico, a document from the late 17th century mentions a family named FESTEJO who were renowned for their skills in organizing elaborate religious festivals and processions.

Throughout the centuries, the FESTEJO surname has been associated with individuals involved in various aspects of celebration and event planning, from organizing local festivals and cultural events to overseeing grand royal celebrations and ceremonies. While the name may have evolved over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in the vibrant and festive traditions of Spain and its cultural influence across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Festejo

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

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

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