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

Semino, 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 Semino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Semino in America

Semino is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Semino surname appeared 151 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 Semino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Semino 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 Semino

The surname Semino has its origins in Italy, originating in the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "semino," meaning "to sow" or "to plant." This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with those who worked as farmers or cultivators of the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Semino surname can be found in the town of Genoa, located in the northwestern region of Liguria, Italy. Historical records indicate that a family bearing this name resided in the area during the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name Semino appeared in several documents and manuscripts from the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. These documents often referenced individuals involved in agricultural pursuits or landowners.

The town of Seminò, located in the province of Reggio Calabria, southern Italy, may have contributed to the spread of the Semino surname. It is possible that individuals from this town adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin.

One notable figure bearing the Semino surname was Giovanni Battista Semino (1567-1638), a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable structures in Genoa, including the church of San Siro and the Palazzo del Principe.

Another individual of historical significance was Giacomo Semino (1589-1663), an Italian painter and engraver from the Baroque period. He was known for his religious artworks and worked extensively in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, a prominent family with the Semino surname emerged in the city of Turin, Piedmont. The family was involved in the textile industry and played a significant role in the local economy.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Semino (1792-1856), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sardinia during the mid-19th century.

In the late 19th century, Carlo Semino (1861-1939) was a well-known Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for several important projects in the city of Genoa, including the construction of the Galleria Mazzini and the renovation of the historic Palazzo Ducale.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Semino surname who have left their mark on history, hailing from various regions of Italy and making contributions in fields such as architecture, art, politics, and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Semino

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

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

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