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

Seabra, 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 Seabra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seabra in America

Seabra is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seabra surname appeared 170 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 Seabra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seabra 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 Seabra

The surname "SEABRA" is of Portuguese origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "seabra," which means "wild goat" or "mountain goat." This name likely originated in the mountainous regions of northern Portugal, where wild goats were commonly found.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SEABRA" can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1256, a document from the Monastery of Alcobaça mentions a "Pedro Seabra" as a witness to a land transaction. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

One of the earliest notable figures with this surname was Fernão Seabra, a 14th-century Portuguese nobleman and military commander. He played a significant role in the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, which secured the Portuguese throne for King João I and marked the end of the crisis of succession known as the Portuguese Interregnum.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Portuguese explorer and navigator Lopo Seabra. He accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1497-1499 and later served as a captain in the Portuguese East Indies.

During the 16th century, the surname "SEABRA" was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. João Seabra was a renowned Portuguese playwright and poet who lived from 1540 to 1610. His works, including the tragedies "O Cativo" and "A Destruição de Espanha," were highly influential in the development of Portuguese theater.

Another notable figure with this surname was Luís Seabra, a 17th-century Portuguese architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Portugal and its colonies, including the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança in Vila Viçosa.

In the 18th century, the name "SEABRA" gained prominence in the field of law and politics. José Seabra da Silva (1735-1813) was a prominent Portuguese jurist and legal scholar who served as the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs during the reign of King José I.

These are just a few examples of the historical significance and widespread use of the surname "SEABRA" throughout Portuguese history. While the name has its roots in the mountainous regions of northern Portugal, it has since spread to various parts of the country and beyond, reflecting the mobility and influence of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seabra

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

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

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