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

Sebelius, 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 Sebelius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebelius in America

Sebelius is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebelius surname appeared 111 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 Sebelius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebelius 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 Sebelius

The surname Sebelius has its origins in Sweden, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Swedish word "seb," which means "pond" or "small lake." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name, perhaps a rural area with a significant pond or body of water.

Sebelius is believed to have evolved from the Old Swedish place name "Sebylund," which translates to "the grove by the pond." Early records show variations in spelling, such as "Sebylius" and "Sebilius," before the modern form of "Sebelius" became established.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sebelius can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century. In 1592, a man named Olof Sebelius was recorded as a resident of the parish of Stora Tuna in Dalarna, Sweden.

In the 17th century, the name Sebelius began to spread beyond Sweden's borders. Johannes Sebelius (1640-1714), a Swedish theologian and academic, served as the rector of the University of Greifswald in present-day Germany.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the Sebelius surname. Johan Tobias Sebelius (1703-1786) was a Swedish botanist and explorer who conducted expeditions in Russia and Siberia. His cousin, Erik Sebelius (1713-1790), was a prominent Swedish merchant and industrialist.

As the name spread across Europe, it also made its way to North America. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sebelius surname in the United States can be found in the 1820 census, where a family by that name is listed as residing in Pennsylvania.

In the 19th century, Carl Sebelius (1818-1892), a Swedish-American painter and lithographer, gained recognition for his work in the American West. He is particularly known for his lithographs depicting Native American life and landscapes.

Another notable figure was Jeremias Sebelius (1840-1921), a Swedish-American Lutheran minister and educator. He played a significant role in establishing several educational institutions in Minnesota, including Gustavus Adolphus College.

As the centuries progressed, the Sebelius surname continued to be carried by individuals across various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. While not exhaustive, this account aims to provide a glimpse into the rich history and origins of this surname, tracing its journey from a Swedish place name to its global diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebelius

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

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

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