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

Secreto, 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 Secreto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secreto in America

Secreto is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secreto surname appeared 288 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 Secreto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secreto 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 Secreto

The surname Secreto originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged during the 11th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "secreto," which means "secret" or "hidden." This name was likely given to individuals who lived in secluded areas or were known for their ability to keep secrets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Secreto can be found in the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Secreto" who was a landowner in the region of Asturias.

The Secreto surname is also linked to several place names in Spain, such as Secreto de la Vera, a village in the province of Cáceres, and Secreto de Abajo, a municipality in the province of Soria. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in those areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan Secreto (1320-1392) was a prominent scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Salamanca. He authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied during that time.

Another historical figure, Isabel Secreto (1475-1544), was a renowned painter from Seville. She is known for her religious works, including altarpieces and frescoes that adorned various churches in southern Spain.

During the 16th century, Diego Secreto (1510-1578) was a prominent navigator and explorer from Cádiz. He accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with charting parts of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.

In the realm of literature, Pedro Secreto (1628-1701) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Madrid. His works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely read and performed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure was Ana Secreto (1795-1872), a philanthropist and activist from Barcelona. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights, establishing several charitable organizations and schools in her community.

The Secreto surname has a rich history and has been carried by various individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as academia, art, exploration, and literature throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secreto

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

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

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