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

Secatero, 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 Secatero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secatero in America

Secatero is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secatero surname appeared 267 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 Secatero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secatero 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 Secatero

The surname Secatero is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish verb "secar," meaning "to dry," which may have been an occupational name for someone involved in the drying or curing of goods such as tobacco, fruits, or meats.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Secatero name can be found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), which contains documents dating back to the 15th century. In these records, the name appears in various spellings such as "Secatero," "Secadero," and "Secador."

The name Secatero is also closely associated with the town of Secadero, located in the province of Almería, Spain. This town's name is believed to be related to the same occupational origin as the surname, possibly referring to a place where goods were dried or cured.

One notable individual with the Secatero surname was Juan Secatero, a Spanish merchant who lived in the 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of dried goods, particularly tobacco, between Spain and its colonies in the Americas.

Another prominent figure was María Secatero, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her contributions to the establishment of schools and hospitals in the region of Andalusia, Spain.

In the 19th century, José Secatero was a renowned artist from Seville, Spain, known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. Many of his works can still be found in churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

Pedro Secatero, born in 1842, was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain during the 19th century. He achieved the rank of General and was awarded several military honors for his service.

Lastly, Isabel Secatero, born in 1903, was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal access to education for women in her country.

While the Secatero surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of Spanish heritage and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and occupational history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secatero

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

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

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