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

Siqueiros, 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 Siqueiros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siqueiros in America

Siqueiros is the 17673rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siqueiros surname appeared 1,588 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Siqueiros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siqueiros 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 Siqueiros

The surname SIQUEIROS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias and Cantabria, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared as "Siqueyros" in various documents from the Kingdom of León. This early spelling suggests a possible connection to the Asturian word "siqueyru," which means a small stream or brook.

As the name spread throughout Spain, it evolved into various spellings, such as "Siqueyro," "Siqueiro," and eventually, "Siqueiros." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as surnames were often subject to regional influences and phonetic adaptations.

In the 16th century, the name SIQUEIROS gained recognition through the exploits of Diego Rodríguez Siqueiros (1499-1572), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and established settlements in the region.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was José David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974), a renowned Mexican painter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the development of Mexican muralism. His bold and politically charged works, such as the mural "La Cueva de la Nación" at the Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, cemented his legacy as a influential artist.

The SIQUEIROS surname also has a presence in literature, with the Chilean writer Alfredo Siqueiros Espinoza (1935-2022) gaining recognition for his novels and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of marginalized communities.

In the realm of sports, the name SIQUEIROS is associated with Jesús Siqueiros Ávila (1904-1982), a Mexican footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in Mexico and represented the national team in the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

Another notable figure was Ángel Siqueiros Zúñiga (1921-2018), a Mexican architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of Mexico City's infrastructure and urban design during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname SIQUEIROS may have originated in Spain, it has since spread across various regions, particularly in Latin America, where it has become deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of countries like Mexico and Chile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siqueiros

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

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

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