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

Seeto, 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 Seeto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seeto in America

Seeto is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seeto surname appeared 220 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 Seeto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seeto 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 Seeto

The surname SEETO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria in the southern part of the country. It is thought to have emerged sometime during the 13th or 14th century.

The name is derived from the Italian word "sito," which means "site" or "location." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular place or was associated with a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEETO can be found in a document from the 15th century, where it appears as "Sito." This spelling variation highlights the potential evolution of the name over time.

In the 16th century, the name SEETO was mentioned in a historical text that documented the presence of a family with this surname in the town of Cosenza, located in the province of Calabria.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname SEETO throughout history. For example, Giacomo Seeto (1632-1698) was a renowned artist from Calabria who specialized in religious paintings and frescoes. His works can still be admired in various churches and monasteries across southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Seeto (1785-1857), a philosopher and writer from Naples who contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time with his published works on ethics and political theory.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Seeto (1820-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the region's legal and political affairs.

During the early 20th century, Maria Seeto (1902-1978) was a renowned opera singer from Calabria who performed in numerous productions across Europe, particularly in Italy and Germany.

Finally, in more recent times, Alessandro Seeto (1948-2022) was a celebrated architect from Rome whose innovative designs and contributions to sustainable architecture earned him international recognition and awards.

While the surname SEETO may have evolved from its original Italian roots, it continues to carry a rich history and cultural significance, with notable individuals bearing this name making their mark across various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seeto

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

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

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