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

Sese, 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 Sese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sese in America

Sese is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sese surname appeared 483 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 Sese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sese 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 Sese

The surname SESE has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records of this name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sese," which means "itself" or "oneself." This suggests that the name may have been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was self-reliant or independent.

In the region of Tuscany, there are records of a noble family called Sese dating back to the 13th century. They were prominent landowners and played a significant role in the political and social affairs of the region during that time. One notable figure from this family was Guido Sese, who served as a magistrate in the city of Siena in the late 1200s.

Moving into the 14th century, the name SESE began to appear more frequently in various parts of Italy. In the city of Naples, there was a prominent merchant family by the name of Sese who were involved in the lucrative trade of silk and spices. One of the most notable members of this family was Antonio Sese (1325-1399), who served as a financier to the ruling House of Anjou.

The name SESE also has connections to the Italian Renaissance period. In the 15th century, there was a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher named Gian Francesco Sese (1420-1492) who hailed from the city of Bologna. He was a prolific writer and his works focused on various subjects, including ethics, rhetoric, and poetry.

Further north, in the Republic of Venice, there was a noble family called Sese who played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the city-state. One of the most notable figures from this family was Marco Sese (1560-1629), who served as a commander in the Venetian navy and played a crucial role in several naval battles against the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th century, the name SESE also made its way to the New World. There are records of a Spanish explorer named Juan Sese (1625-1681) who led several expeditions to the Americas and was instrumental in establishing settlements in what is now modern-day Mexico and California.

As the centuries passed, the name SESE continued to be present across various regions of Italy and beyond. While not as prominent as in earlier times, the name has persisted and continues to be carried by many individuals to this day, serving as a testament to its rich historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sese

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

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

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