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

Sumibcay, 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 Sumibcay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumibcay in America

Sumibcay is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumibcay surname appeared 119 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 Sumibcay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumibcay 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 Sumibcay

The surname SUMIBCAY is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Catalan words "sumí" and "bac," which together could mean "secluded valley" or "hidden ravine." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a particular geographical location or settlement in that area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUMIBCAY name can be found in a medieval land registry document from the town of Girona, dated around 1275, which mentions a family with this surname as landowners. However, it is possible that the name existed even earlier, as record-keeping was not always consistent in those times.

In the 14th century, a historical figure named Jaume SUMIBCAY (1320-1381) is documented as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Barcelona. His business dealings extended across the Mediterranean, and he is known to have established trade routes with ports in Italy and North Africa.

During the 15th century, the SUMIBCAY name appears in several records related to the Spanish Inquisition. Notably, Beatriz SUMIBCAY (1456-1498) was accused of harboring conversos (Jews who had converted to Christianity) in her home, leading to her imprisonment and eventual execution.

In the 17th century, a renowned artist and painter named Miquel SUMIBCAY (1612-1678) gained recognition for his intricate portraits and religious paintings, which adorned many churches and noble households throughout Catalonia and Valencia.

Another notable individual with the SUMIBCAY surname was Josep SUMIBCAY (1782-1856), a Catalan philosopher and writer who advocated for the preservation of the Catalan language and culture during a period of Spanish centralization efforts.

While the SUMIBCAY name has its origins in Catalonia, it is likely that over the centuries, members of this family migrated to other parts of Spain and even beyond, carrying their surname with them and contributing to its spread and diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumibcay

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

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

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