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

Severiano, 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 Severiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Severiano in America

Severiano is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Severiano surname appeared 395 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 Severiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Severiano 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 Severiano

The surname Severiano originates from Spain and is derived from the Latin name Severianus, which itself comes from the Roman family name Severus. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the 7th century AD in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Severiano is believed to have been a common name among the Visigothic nobility and landowners of the time. Some historical references suggest that it may have been associated with the Roman Catholic Church, as several early records mention individuals with this surname holding religious positions or being affiliated with monasteries.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Severiano can be found in the Becerro Gótico de Cardeña, a 12th-century cartulary from the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos, Spain. This document includes references to individuals with the surname Severiano who were landowners and benefactors of the monastery.

During the Middle Ages, the name Severiano was also present in various parts of northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. Several historical records from this period, such as local charters and legal documents, mention individuals bearing this surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Severiano include:

1. Severiano Martínez Anido (1862-1938), a Spanish politician and military officer who served as the Minister of the Interior during the Primo de Rivera dictatorship.

2. Severiano Ballesteros (1957-2011), a renowned Spanish professional golfer who won numerous major championships and is considered one of the greatest players in the sport's history.

3. Severiano de Heredia (1835-1901), a Spanish writer, historian, and politician who served as the president of the Real Academia de la Historia (Royal Academy of History) in Spain.

4. Severiano Arias (1892-1963), a Spanish painter known for his landscape and still-life works, particularly those depicting scenes from his native Cantabria region.

5. Severiano Martínez Celdrán (1892-1956), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Education during the Second Spanish Republic.

While the surname Severiano is still present today, many of the earliest recorded examples and historical references date back to the medieval period and the early modern era, reflecting its long-standing presence in various regions of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Severiano

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

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

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