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

Sebo, 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 Sebo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebo in America

Sebo is the 46647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebo surname appeared 456 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 Sebo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebo 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 Sebo

The surname SEBO is of Polish origin, first appearing in historical records in the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "seba," meaning "oneself" or "himself." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was self-centered or overly concerned with their own interests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEBO surname can be found in the tax records of the town of Krakow, Poland, from the year 1518. These records list a certain Jan SEBO among the local residents and taxpayers. This provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 16th century.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the SEBO name appeared in various Polish parish records, court documents, and other official registers. It was particularly concentrated in the regions of Lesser Poland and Masovia, although some bearers of the name could also be found in other parts of the country.

One notable individual with the SEBO surname was Jakub SEBO, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate in the town of Brzesko, located in the Lesser Poland region.

In the 18th century, the SEBO name gained some fame through the exploits of Michał SEBO, a Polish soldier and military officer who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. He rose to the rank of colonel and was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another significant figure from this period was Wojciech SEBO, a Polish poet and writer who was active in the early 19th century. He is best known for his collection of patriotic poems, which were widely popular during the Polish national uprisings against foreign rule.

As the centuries passed, the SEBO surname continued to be prevalent in various regions of Poland, with some bearers of the name also migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, its roots and strongest associations remain firmly rooted in Polish history and culture.

Throughout its long history, the SEBO surname has produced numerous other notable individuals, including artists, scholars, and public figures, all of whom have contributed to the rich tapestry of Polish identity and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebo

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

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

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