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

Segueda, 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 Segueda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segueda in America

Segueda is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segueda surname appeared 111 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 Segueda.

The history of the last name Segueda

The surname Segueda has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "sequitur," meaning "to follow" or "to pursue."

In the early historical records of the Iberian Peninsula, the name Segueda appears in various forms, such as Segueda, Segueda, and Segueda. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Segueda can be found in the Cartularios (charter collections) of the monasteries of Galicia, Spain, dating back to the 12th century. These records often mention individuals with the surname Segueda in relation to land transactions and legal matters.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Alfonso Segueda was a prominent scholar and philosopher at the University of Salamanca, known for his contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics.

During the 14th century, the Segueda family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the region of Andalusia, Spain. Rodrigo Segueda, born in 1328, was a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from Moorish rule.

In the 15th century, the name Segueda is associated with the town of Segueda in the province of Ávila, Spain. It is believed that this town may have derived its name from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Segueda families in the area.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Segueda was Isabel Segueda, a 16th-century poet and writer from Seville, Spain. Her works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, the Segueda family had established a presence in the New World, with Juan Segueda being one of the early settlers in the Spanish colony of Mexico. He played a significant role in the establishment of the city of Puebla and is mentioned in historical records from the period.

As the centuries passed, the Segueda surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, carried by individuals who made their mark in various fields, including arts, literature, and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segueda

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

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 Segueda 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.

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

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