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

Segoviano, 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 Segoviano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segoviano in America

Segoviano is the 16157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segoviano surname appeared 1,790 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Segoviano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segoviano 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 Segoviano

The surname Segoviano originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Segovia, located in the central part of the country. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was likely derived from the Latin word "Segoviensis," meaning "from Segovia." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from or had connections to the city of Segovia.

Segovia, known for its rich history and architectural marvels, such as the famous Roman aqueduct, was an important city during the Middle Ages. It is plausible that the Segoviano surname emerged as a way to distinguish individuals or families who migrated from Segovia to other parts of Spain or even to the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Segoviano surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a hunting treatise written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a person named Hernán Segoviano, who was likely a hunter or huntsman associated with the royal court.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Segoviano surname was Juan Segoviano, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands alongside Juan Rejón and Alonso Fernández de Lugo in the early 1500s.

In the 16th century, another prominent Segoviano was Pedro Segoviano, a Spanish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Segovia from 1551 to 1567. His tenure coincided with the height of the Spanish Renaissance, and he likely played a role in the cultural and religious affairs of the region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Segoviano surname also found its way to the Americas. One notable figure was Diego Segoviano, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under the command of Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

Towards the end of the 16th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Juan de Segoviano gained recognition in Spain for his literary works. Although details about his life are scarce, his contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature have been recognized by scholars.

Throughout the centuries, the Segoviano surname has maintained its connection to the city of Segovia, reflecting the pride and cultural heritage associated with this ancient and historically significant region of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segoviano

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

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

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