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

Jacildo, 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 Jacildo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacildo in America

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

The Jacildo 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 Jacildo.

The history of the last name Jacildo

The surname JACILDO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, likely emerging during the medieval period in what is now modern-day Portugal. The name is believed to derive from the Latin words "iacere" (to lie down) and "ludus" (game or sport), potentially referring to someone who engaged in wrestling or similar physical activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JACILDO can be found in a 13th-century document from the region of Alentejo, where a landowner named Jacildo da Silva is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with nobility or landed gentry in that area.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jacildo Fernandes is mentioned in historical records as a skilled navigator who accompanied Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama on his groundbreaking voyage to India in 1498. Fernandes played a crucial role in charting the sea routes and mapping new territories discovered during this expedition.

During the 16th century, the JACILDO surname appears to have spread to other parts of the Portuguese empire, including Brazil. One notable individual was Jacildo de Sousa, a colonial administrator and landowner in the state of Pernambuco, who lived from 1545 to 1612.

In the 17th century, the name JACILDO is associated with a prominent Portuguese family from the Azores Islands. Jacildo Cabral da Câmara (1600-1674) was a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Another noteworthy individual was Jacildo Álvares de Faria (1670-1743), a Brazilian poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary world of his time. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who bore the surname JACILDO throughout history, spanning various fields such as exploration, administration, commerce, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacildo

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

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

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