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

Secundino, 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 Secundino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secundino in America

Secundino is the 30701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secundino surname appeared 759 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 Secundino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secundino 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 Secundino

The surname Secundino is of Latin origin, and it can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire. The name is derived from the Latin word "secundus," which means "second" or "following." It was likely used as a surname for individuals born second in their family or as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same first name.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Secundino can be found in historical documents from the Roman Empire, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Italy, Spain, and Portugal. These records include inscriptions on stone tablets, papyrus scrolls, and other ancient texts.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Secundino was Marcus Aurelius Secundinus, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 3rd century AD. He is mentioned in several ancient texts, including the works of the historian Cassius Dio.

Another individual of note was Quintus Secundinus, a Roman jurist who lived in the late 2nd century AD. He is known for his contributions to Roman law and is cited in the Digest, a compilation of legal texts created under the directive of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD.

In the Middle Ages, the surname Secundino continued to be used, particularly in regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. One example is Joao Secundino, a Portuguese nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 12th century.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Secundino was also present in various parts of Europe. One notable figure was Pietro Secundino, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the study of classical literature.

In the 17th century, there was a Spanish explorer named Diego Secundino who participated in expeditions to the Americas. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of Spanish colonial activities in the New World.

Throughout history, the surname Secundino has been associated with various geographical locations, including the cities of Secundino in Italy and Secundino in Spain, which may have been named after individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secundino

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

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

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