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

Sebro, 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 Sebro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebro in America

Sebro is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebro surname appeared 165 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 Sebro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebro 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 Sebro

The surname "SEBRO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "sébro," which means "willow tree" or "sallow," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a willow grove or worked with willows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Sebro was mentioned in a document dated 1327. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the Florentine region.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname Sebro residing in the town of Siena. A prominent member of this family was Bartolomeo Sebro, a merchant and landowner who lived between 1435 and 1502.

During the Renaissance period, the name Sebro appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, including the Veneto region. In the 16th century, there was a renowned painter from Venice named Girolamo Sebro (1523-1590), who was known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sebro was Antonio Sebro (1612-1681), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Naples. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the name Sebro continued to be found in various parts of Italy, though it remained relatively uncommon. In the 19th century, there was a Italian politician and lawyer named Giuseppe Sebro (1820-1892), who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

While the surname Sebro is not among the most widespread Italian surnames, it has a long and interesting history that can be traced back to its probable origins in medieval Tuscany. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and merchants, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebro

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

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

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