Explore the Family Name Sevilla
The meaning of Sevilla
Spanish: habitational name from the city of Seville (Sevilla in Spanish), the capital of Andalusia, in southwestern Spain. The city is extremely ancient, having reputedly been founded by the Phoenicians. The origin of the name is obscure, presumably Phoenician. It is first recorded in the Latin form Hispalis, which was adopted in Arabic as Isbilia, and thence into early Spanish as Sibilia, now Sevilla. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Jesus, Miguel, Rafael, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Manuel, Mario, Pedro, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Sevilla in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sevilla has seen a rise in popularity within the U.S over the past decade. In 2000, Sevilla was ranked the 5132nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 3958th position, marking an increase of almost 23%. Furthermore, the number of people carrying the Sevilla surname increased from 6,281 in 2000 to 8,980 in 2010, which is an impressive growth of nearly 43%. The proportion of the Sevilla surname per 100,000 people also rose by approximately 30% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,132 | #3,958 | 22.88% |
| Count | 6,281 | 8,980 | 42.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.33 | 3.04 | 30.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sevilla
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census related to the Sevilla surname, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic community exhibited the largest percentage, with 74.49% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 76.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 15.38% in 2000, decreasing to 14.41% in 2010. White individuals accounted for 7.86% in 2000, with a slight decrease to 7.64% in 2010. Those of two or more races made up 1.48% in 2000, decreasing to 1.04% in 2010. Black representation decreased from 0.56% to 0.45% over the ten-year span, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained relatively steady, with a minor decrease from 0.22% to 0.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.49% | 76.27% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.38% | 14.41% | -6.31% |
| White | 7.86% | 7.64% | -2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.04% | -29.73% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.45% | -19.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.2% | -9.09% |
Sevilla ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Sevilla is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 35.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (23.7%) and British & Irish (10.8%). Additional ancestries include Filipino & Austronesian, French & German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 35.1% |
| Indigenous American | 23.7% |
| British & Irish | 10.8% |
| Other | 30.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Sevilla
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Sevilla have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Jalisco, Mexico | 54.30% |
| State Of Mexico, Mexico | 54.30% |
| Sinaloa, Mexico | 54.30% |
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 54.30% |
| Tamaulipas, Mexico | 54.30% |
What Sevilla haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Sevilla is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include G-P15 and Q-M3, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Estrella, Valerio, Bustamante, Leyva, Velasco, Farias, Alba, Padilla, Rubio, Ochoa.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sevilla surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Sevilla have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Sevilla" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Sevilla" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Sevilla" Surname 37.0%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Sevilla" Surname 11.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sevilla?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Sevilla are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition