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

Sifuentes, 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 Sifuentes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sifuentes in America

Sifuentes is the 3293rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sifuentes surname appeared 10,954 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Sifuentes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sifuentes 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 Sifuentes

The surname Sifuentes is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the region of Castile. This name is thought to derive from the Spanish words "si" (if) and "fuentes" (fountains or springs), suggesting a possible connection to a place or location with abundant water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sifuentes surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile. Some scholars suggest that the name may have originated as a descriptive reference to individuals residing near or owning land with natural springs or fountains.

During the 15th century, the Sifuentes name gained prominence with the birth of Pedro Sifuentes (1415-1480), a renowned Spanish scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as an advisor to King Juan II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, the Sifuentes surname spread across the Spanish territories, including the Americas, as a result of the colonial expansion. One notable figure was Juan de Sifuentes (1538-1611), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.

The 17th century saw the rise of María Sifuentes (1620-1698), a celebrated Spanish painter known for her religious artwork and portraits. Her works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

As the centuries progressed, the Sifuentes name continued to appear in various historical records and documents. In the 19th century, José Sifuentes (1815-1891) gained recognition as a prominent Mexican politician and diplomat, serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Second Mexican Empire.

Another notable figure was Alejandro Sifuentes (1870-1945), a Chilean poet and writer whose works explored themes of nature, love, and social commentary. His poetry collections, such as "Cantos de la Tierra" (Songs of the Land), earned him critical acclaim and a place in Chilean literary history.

While the Sifuentes surname can be found in various parts of the world today, its roots can be traced back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula, where it emerged as a descriptive name reflecting the presence of natural water sources in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sifuentes

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

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

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