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

Cabadas, 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 Cabadas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabadas in America

Cabadas is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabadas surname appeared 419 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 Cabadas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabadas 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 Cabadas

The surname Cabadas originated in Spain, specifically in the northern regions of Asturias and Cantabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "cabada," which refers to a small valley or depression in the terrain.

Historically, surnames were often derived from geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics. In the case of Cabadas, it is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who lived or worked in a valley or a specific location known as "La Cabada."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cabadas can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document listed landowners and their properties, and it included several individuals with the surname Cabadas.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the name Cabadas was Juan Cabadas, a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in the exploration of the Pacific Ocean and the western coasts of North and South America.

During the 17th century, a prominent Cabadas was Alonso Cabadas, a Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. He was born in Asturias in the early 1600s and served as the Governor of the Canary Islands from 1653 to 1662.

In the 18th century, Francisco Cabadas was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor from Cantabria. He was born in 1734 and is known for his religious artwork and sculptures adorning various churches and cathedrals throughout Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname Cabadas was Ramón Cabadas, a Spanish politician and lawyer who lived in the late 19th century. He served as a member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Asturias, and was actively involved in advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.

Throughout history, the surname Cabadas has maintained a strong presence in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias and Cantabria. While the name may have originated from a specific geographical location, it has since spread and become associated with individuals from various backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabadas

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

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

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