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

Seijo, 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 Seijo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seijo in America

Seijo is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seijo surname appeared 441 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 Seijo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seijo 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 Seijo

The surname "SEIJO" originates from Spain, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "seijo," which means "calm" or "serene." This name was likely initially given as a nickname to individuals who exhibited a tranquil or composed demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname "SEIJO" was Pedro Seijo, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Spanish Armada's campaign against England in 1588. His name appears in several historical records documenting the naval endeavor.

In the 17th century, the name "SEIJO" can be found in various Spanish parish records, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Asturias. This suggests that the name may have originated or been more prevalent in these northern areas of Spain.

A notable figure bearing the surname "SEIJO" was Francisco Seijo y Rubio (1771-1855), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Cádiz and later became a member of the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament.

Another individual of historical significance was Joaquín Seijo Alonso (1888-1968), a Spanish writer and journalist who was known for his contributions to the literary magazine "La Gaceta Literaria" during the early 20th century.

In the realm of art, Manuel Seijo (1919-2001) was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries across Spain and Europe.

Interestingly, the surname "SEIJO" also found its way to Latin America, likely due to Spanish colonization and migration. One example is Gregorio Seijo (1901-1972), a Cuban politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Education in Cuba during the 1950s.

While the surname "SEIJO" is not among the most common Spanish surnames, it continues to be present in various regions of Spain and Latin American countries with Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seijo

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

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

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