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

Seeno, 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 Seeno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seeno in America

Seeno is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seeno surname appeared 109 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 Seeno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seeno 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 Seeno

The surname Seeno is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "scena," which means "scene" or "stage," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the performing arts or theater.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seeno can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, Italy, dated around 1250. This document mentions a family with the surname Seeno, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, the Seeno surname has been documented in various historical records across Italy. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Seeno (1512-1588) was a respected architect from Venice, known for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.

The name Seeno can also be traced back to the town of Senna Comasco, located near the city of Como in northern Italy. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name or a similar variation, as it was common for surnames to be derived from geographic locations.

Another notable individual bearing the Seeno surname was Benedetto Seeno (1673-1744), a Venetian painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artwork and portraits during the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, a prominent Italian politician named Giuseppe Seeno (1825-1902) served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the city of Turin. His political career and influence helped to further disseminate the Seeno surname throughout Italy.

Other individuals of note include Francesca Seeno (1880-1963), a renowned opera singer from Milan, who performed at various prestigious venues across Europe in the early 20th century, and Gianni Seeno (1921-2005), a celebrated sculptor from Rome whose works were exhibited in galleries worldwide.

While the surname Seeno may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seeno

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

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

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