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

Segobia, 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 Segobia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segobia in America

Segobia is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segobia surname appeared 290 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 Segobia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segobia 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 Segobia

The surname Segobia is thought to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile and León. It likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name may be derived from the Latin word "securis," meaning "axe," suggesting a possible connection to a woodcutter or lumberjack profession.

Segobia could also be a locational surname, referring to someone who hailed from the city of Segovia in central Spain. This historic city, known for its Roman aqueduct and medieval architecture, was an important center during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Segobia surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions a certain Ruy Segobia, who may have been a nobleman or landowner associated with the region.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Rodrigo de Segobia gained prominence as a professor of theology at the University of Salamanca. He was a influential scholar during the Renaissance period, known for his work on the philosophy of language.

During the Age of Exploration in the 16th century, a Spanish conquistador named Juan de Segobia accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Segobia played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the subsequent colonization of the region.

In the realm of art, a painter named Diego de Segobia lived in the 17th century and was known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable figure bearing the Segobia surname was Julián de Segobia, a 19th-century Spanish military officer and politician. He served as a general during the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that shaped the political landscape of Spain in the 1800s.

While the origins of the Segobia surname can be traced back to medieval Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Spanish colonization and migration. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich history and culture of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segobia

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

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

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