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

Sedeño, 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 Sedeño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sedeño in America

Sedeño is the 32169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sedeño surname appeared 717 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 Sedeño.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sedeño 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 Sedeño

The surname Sedeno has its origins in Spain, and is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "sedeno," which means "silky" or "silken," possibly referring to an occupation or trade related to silk production or weaving.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sedeno can be found in the Fuero de Cuenca, a legal code from the city of Cuenca in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Sedeno, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Francisco Sedeno who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Seville, known for his involvement in the lucrative silk trade between Spain and the Middle East. His success and wealth contributed to the prominence of the Sedeno name in the region.

During the 16th century, the Sedeno family played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Juan Sedeno, born in 1525 in Seville, was a Spanish conquistador who led expeditions to the present-day states of New Mexico and Texas in search of gold and other riches.

Another notable figure bearing the Sedeno surname was Alonso Sedeno, a Spanish playwright and poet born in 1560 in Toledo. He was known for his satirical works and contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

In the 17th century, the Sedeno family established itself in the New World, with branches settling in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico and Peru. One prominent member was Pedro Sedeno, born in 1620 in Lima, Peru, who became a renowned architect and was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the Sedeno surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military personnel. While not always associated with nobility, the name has maintained a strong presence in Spanish-speaking regions and has been passed down through generations, preserving its historical significance and cultural ties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sedeño

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

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

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