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

Secunda, 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 Secunda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secunda in America

Secunda is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secunda surname appeared 175 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 Secunda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secunda 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 Secunda

The surname Secunda originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "secundus," which means "second" or "following." This surname was likely given to someone who was the second child or who lived in a secondary location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Secunda name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in southern Italy, dating back to the 9th century. This document mentions a man named Petrus Secunda, who was involved in a land transaction.

In the 13th century, a prominent family bearing the name Secunda resided in the city of Pisa, Italy. The family was known for their involvement in trade and commerce, and they were influential members of the local community. One notable individual from this family was Guido Secunda, a merchant and politician who served as a city councilor in Pisa in the late 1200s.

Another early reference to the Secunda name can be found in the Liber Censuum, a papal register compiled in the 13th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Secunda who were landowners or tenants in various regions of Italy.

During the Renaissance period, a well-known Italian scholar and humanist named Gian Vincenzo Secunda (1480-1556) gained recognition for his contributions to classical literature and philosophy. He was born in Verona and spent much of his life teaching and writing in various Italian cities.

In the 16th century, a military commander named Ferrante Secunda (1520-1598) served under the Spanish crown in the Italian Wars. He was known for his bravery and military strategies, and he played a significant role in several battles against the French forces.

As the Secunda family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the surname took on various spellings and variations, such as Seconda, Seconde, and Secundus. Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects or language differences.

While the Secunda surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to its Italian origins during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secunda

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

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

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