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

Segura, 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 Segura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segura in America

Segura is the 1136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segura surname appeared 30,880 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Segura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segura 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 Segura

The surname Segura originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "seguro," which means "secure" or "safe." This name was likely given to individuals who lived in a secure or protected area, or those who held positions related to safety or security.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Segura can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in regions such as Andalusia and Castile. In some cases, the name was also associated with specific towns or villages, such as Segura de la Sierra in Jaén province.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Segura was Juan de Segura, a Spanish prelate and theologian born in 1520. He served as the Bishop of Ghent and was an influential figure during the Spanish Inquisition. Another prominent individual was Diego de Segura, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the 15th century, records show a Rodrigo de Segura who was a renowned architect and master builder responsible for the construction of several significant structures in Seville, including portions of the Alcázar and the Cathedral.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was Gaspar de Segura, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Segura went on to become a prominent figure in the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

In the realm of literature, Juan José Segura y Fernández was a Spanish dramatist and poet born in 1785, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain.

While the surname Segura has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its rich history and significance can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula, where it was closely associated with concepts of security, protection, and fortification.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segura

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

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

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