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

Sejas, 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 Sejas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sejas in America

Sejas is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sejas surname appeared 439 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 Sejas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sejas 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 Sejas

The surname Sejas is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Castile, particularly in the province of Burgos. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "seja," which means "border" or "boundary line," suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this name may have resided near a territorial boundary or worked as boundary markers or surveyors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sejas surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a historical document from the 14th century that listed the names of nobles and landowners in the region of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Sejas, indicating their presence and influence during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Sejas (1435-1498) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Burgos. His name appears in various municipal records and property deeds, further solidifying the historical significance of the Sejas surname in that region.

Moving into the 16th century, Pedro Sejas (1520-1585) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. His writings and teachings on religious matters were widely regarded during the Spanish Renaissance.

During the 17th century, the Sejas family produced several military officers who served in the Spanish army. One such figure was Captain Andrés Sejas (1640-1702), who participated in various campaigns and battles against the Moors in the southern regions of Spain.

In the 18th century, a notable artist named María Sejas (1725-1793) gained recognition for her intricate tapestry works and embroidery. Her creations were commissioned by members of the Spanish nobility and adorned the walls of several palaces and churches.

As the Sejas surname spread across Spain and its territories, it eventually made its way to the Americas during the period of Spanish colonization. Historical records from the 19th century indicate the presence of Sejas families in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina.

Throughout its long history, the Sejas surname has been associated with various place names and locations within Spain, such as the towns of Sejas de Aliste and Sejas de Sanabria, both located in the province of Zamora. These place names likely derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to territorial boundaries and land ownership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sejas

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

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

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