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

Sevillano, 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 Sevillano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sevillano in America

Sevillano is the 28241st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sevillano surname appeared 847 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 Sevillano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sevillano 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 Sevillano

The surname Sevillano is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the city of Seville in the southern region of Andalusia. This name first emerged during the Middle Ages, derived from the Latin name "Hispalis," which referred to the ancient Roman settlement that later became known as Seville.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sevillano can be found in the Cartulario de San Salvador de Oña, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century that documented various land transactions and legal proceedings in the region. This cartulary mentions a certain "Gonzalo Sevillano," suggesting the surname's use as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name Sevillano is believed to have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who hailed from or had connections to the city of Seville. As the city grew in prominence during the Moorish and Christian eras, the surname likely became more widespread among families residing in or originating from Seville.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Sevillano surname. One such figure was Alonso Sevillano, a Spanish painter born in Seville around 1488, who was renowned for his religious works and murals adorning churches in Andalusia. Another prominent bearer of the name was Diego Sevillano, a 16th-century Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

In the realm of literature, Juan Sevillano, born in 1573 in Seville, was a renowned poet and playwright during the Spanish Golden Age. His works, including plays and comedies, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Spain during that period.

Moving into the 18th century, Fray Alonso Sevillano, born in 1698, was a Spanish Franciscan friar and historian who authored several works on the history of his religious order and the city of Seville. His writings provided valuable insights into the social and religious dynamics of that era.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Manuel Sevillano Moles, born in 1900 in Seville, was a prominent Spanish physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of neurology. His work on neurological disorders and brain function earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.

While the Sevillano surname has its roots in the historic city of Seville, it has since spread throughout Spain and beyond, carried by individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and accomplishments, all united by their connection to this ancient and culturally rich region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sevillano

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

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

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