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

Caballes, 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 Caballes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caballes in America

Caballes is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caballes surname appeared 367 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 Caballes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caballes 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 Caballes

The surname CABALLES is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Spanish word "caballo," meaning "horse." This suggests that the name likely originated as a descriptor for someone associated with horses, such as a horse breeder, trainer, or rider.

The earliest recorded instances of the CABALLES surname date back to the 13th century in regions like Castile and Aragon, where it was commonly found in historical documents and records. The name may have evolved from earlier spellings like "Cavallo" or "Cavallero," which were more commonly used in the earlier centuries.

One notable historical reference to the CABALLES name can be found in the Spanish chronicles of the Reconquista, where a certain Diego CABALLES is mentioned as a valiant knight who fought alongside King Ferdinand III during the conquest of Seville in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Juan CABALLES was recorded as one of the prominent citizens of the city of Valencia, indicating that the name had spread throughout various regions of Spain by that time.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the CABALLES surname have achieved notable recognition. For instance, Pedro CABALLES (1582-1647) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid during the reign of King Philip IV.

Another notable figure was María CABALLES (1707-1783), a celebrated Spanish painter known for her exquisite portraits and religious works, which can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 19th century, José CABALLES (1821-1892) was a prominent Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to France and later became the Minister of Foreign Affairs under King Alfonso XII.

The CABALLES surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization, with individuals like Miguel CABALLES (1765-1832), a Cuban landowner and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in the region.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Carlos CABALLES (1890-1972), a renowned Mexican artist and muralist whose vibrant works depicting indigenous Mexican culture and history can be found adorning the walls of various public buildings and museums throughout Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caballes

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

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

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