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

Sifuentez, 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 Sifuentez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sifuentez in America

Sifuentez is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sifuentez surname appeared 518 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 Sifuentez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sifuentez 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 Sifuentez

The surname Sifuentez originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "si fuente," meaning "if fountain" or "yes fountain," suggesting a potential connection to a significant water source or geographic feature in the area where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sifuentez surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documented various noble families and their properties in the region of Castile. This suggests that the Sifuentez lineage may have held some level of prominence or landholdings during that period.

In the 16th century, historical records indicate the presence of a notable figure named Juan Sifuentez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s. Juan Sifuentez played a crucial role in mapping and charting the coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico, contributing significantly to the exploration and expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas.

Another notable bearer of the Sifuentez surname was María Sifuentez, a celebrated Spanish playwright and poet who lived during the Golden Age of Spanish literature in the 17th century. Her works, though not widely known today, were highly regarded by her contemporaries and offered valuable insights into the social and cultural landscape of that era.

In the 19th century, Manuel Sifuentez, a Spanish-born military officer, gained recognition for his service in the Mexican-American War. He fought valiantly alongside the Mexican forces, and his bravery and leadership were commended by both sides of the conflict.

Lastly, Pedro Sifuentez, a renowned architect from the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Spain with his distinctive style that blended traditional Spanish elements with modern influences. Several of his landmark buildings, including the Sifuentez Theatre in Madrid, remain standing as a testament to his artistic vision and mastery of design.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sifuentez

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

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

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