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

Seino, 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 Seino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seino in America

Seino is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seino surname appeared 135 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 Seino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seino 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 Seino

The surname Seino originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "saenum," which means "promontory" or "headland," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near a prominent coastal feature or cliff.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seino can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Archivio della Badia di Cava, dated around the 11th century. This collection includes references to individuals bearing the name Seino, indicating its presence in the area during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named Seino residing in the town of Amalfi, a prominent maritime republic along the Amalfi Coast. This family played a significant role in the region's political and economic affairs, with several members holding influential positions within the local government.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure with the surname Seino was Antonio Seino (1460-1530), a renowned architect and engineer from Naples. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo degli Spagnoli and the Castel Nuovo in Naples.

Another notable individual with the surname Seino was Gian Battista Seino (1588-1647), a Baroque painter from the town of Aversa, near Naples. He is renowned for his religious works, many of which can be found in churches throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Gaetano Seino (1710-1782) made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy. He was born in the town of Salerno and served as a professor at the University of Naples.

Throughout history, the surname Seino has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Seino in the province of Salerno is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and the location.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insight into the history and origins of the surname Seino, the information presented here is not an exhaustive account, and there may be additional records or notable individuals associated with this name that have not been mentioned.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seino

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

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

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