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

Sepeda, 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 Sepeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sepeda in America

Sepeda is the 15792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sepeda surname appeared 1,844 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sepeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sepeda 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 Sepeda

The surname SEPEDA originated in Indonesia during the 17th century. It is derived from the Indonesian word "sepeda," which means "bicycle." This suggests that the name may have originated from someone who was associated with bicycles or cycling.

The earliest recorded instances of the SEPEDA surname can be found in Dutch colonial records from the East Indies (now Indonesia) dating back to the late 1600s. During this period, the Dutch were establishing control over the Indonesian archipelago, and it is possible that the name was adopted or assigned to a local individual or family.

One of the earliest known individuals with the SEPEDA surname was Raden Mas SEPEDA, a Javanese nobleman born in 1725. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Mataram Sultanate and served as a diplomatic envoy to the Dutch East India Company.

Another notable SEPEDA was Kartika SEPEDA, a renowned Indonesian artist and sculptor who lived from 1890 to 1972. He was known for his intricate wood carvings depicting traditional Balinese scenes and figures.

In the early 20th century, Sukarno SEPEDA (1901-1970) was a prominent Indonesian nationalist and the first President of Indonesia. He played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule.

Dewi SEPEDA (1922-2004) was a celebrated Indonesian actress and dancer. She was renowned for her performances in traditional Javanese dance styles and appeared in several Indonesian films during the 1950s and 1960s.

Lastly, Agus SEPEDA (born 1958) is a contemporary Indonesian author and journalist. He has written several novels and short story collections that explore themes of urban life, modernity, and social issues in Indonesia.

While the SEPEDA surname may have humble origins, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout Indonesian history, including nobles, artists, political leaders, and cultural figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sepeda

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

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

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