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

Sepúlveda, 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 Sepúlveda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sepúlveda in America

Sepúlveda is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sepúlveda surname appeared 188 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 Sepúlveda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sepúlveda 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 Sepúlveda

The surname SEPULBEDA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old Spanish phrase "sepultura vieja," which translates to "old burial site" or "ancient tomb." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with families living near or responsible for maintaining ancient burial grounds or cemeteries.

The earliest recorded instances of the SEPULBEDA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon. Some historical documents from this era mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Sepulveda" and "Sepulbera." These variations likely stem from regional dialects and differences in spelling conventions at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the SEPULBEDA name was Juan de Sepulbeda (1490-1572), a Spanish scholar, humanist, and historian who served as a tutor to Prince Philip, the future King Philip II of Spain. Sepulbeda's writings on philosophy, theology, and history were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, records show a Gonzalo de Sepulbeda (1420-1480) who was a prominent architect and engineer responsible for the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Seville and other parts of Andalusia.

Another historical figure was María Sepulbeda (1618-1692), a renowned Spanish painter and portraitist who worked in the Baroque style. Her works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

During the 16th century, a Rodrigo Sepulbeda (1535-1599) was a prominent explorer and navigator who accompanied expeditions to the New World and documented his travels in detailed journals.

In the 18th century, there was a notable military figure named Alejandro Sepulbeda (1712-1781) who served as a general in the Spanish army and played a crucial role in several campaigns against the British and French during the ongoing conflicts of that era.

While the SEPULBEDA surname may have originated in a specific region of Spain, it eventually spread to other parts of the country and even across the Atlantic to Spanish colonies in the Americas. However, detailed records and historical accounts from those regions are scarce, as the name appears to have been more prevalent in its homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sepúlveda

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

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

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