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

Sebor, 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 Sebor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebor in America

Sebor is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebor surname appeared 110 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 Sebor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebor 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 Sebor

The surname SEBOR has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "sebrat," which means "to gather" or "to collect." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as collectors or gatherers, possibly of crops or taxes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEBOR surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dated around 1470. This document mentions a certain Jan SEBOR, a landowner in the region of South Bohemia.

In the 16th century, the SEBOR name appeared in various town records across Bohemia, indicating its spread throughout the region. For instance, in the town of Litomerice, there is a record of a Vaclav SEBOR, a local merchant born in 1525.

During the 17th century, the SEBOR surname gained prominence in the Czech lands. One notable figure was Jiri SEBOR (1597-1678), a renowned Czech composer and organist who served at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded and influential in the baroque era.

The 18th century saw the SEBOR name spreading beyond the borders of Bohemia. In 1721, a man named Jakub SEBOR emigrated from Bohemia to the town of Szécsény in what is now Hungary. His descendants continued to use the SEBOR surname in this region for generations.

Another notable figure bearing the SEBOR surname was Frantisek SEBOR (1795-1865), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. His literary works, including poetry and articles, were instrumental in promoting the Czech language and culture during a time of national awakening.

Throughout history, the SEBOR surname has been associated with various professions, from landowners and merchants to artists and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands, the name has since been carried by individuals across different regions and countries, contributing to its rich and diverse history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebor

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

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

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