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

Cabarrus, 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 Cabarrus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabarrus in America

Cabarrus is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabarrus surname appeared 129 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 Cabarrus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus

The surname Cabarrus is believed to have originated in the region of Cabarus, located in the French region of Normandy during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "cabarus," which referred to a type of small peasant hut or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in such a humble abode.

The first recorded instances of the name Cabarrus can be traced back to the 12th century in various Norman records and chronicles. One notable early reference is found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval manuscript from the year 1189, which mentions a "Robertus de Cabarus."

In the 13th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Normandy, with records showing individuals with the surname Cabarrus in other parts of France, as well as in neighboring regions like Flanders and the Low Countries. Some variations in spelling, such as "Cabarrous" and "Cabarus," can be found in these early documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Cabarrus, a Norman merchant and landowner who lived in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in trade with England and had business dealings in the city of Rouen.

Another notable figure was Philippe de Cabarrus, a French nobleman who served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century. He fought alongside Joan of Arc and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the conflict.

In the 16th century, the name Cabarrus appears to have made its way to the New World, carried by French settlers and explorers. One such individual was Jacques Cabarrus, who was born in 1523 in Rouen and later traveled to the French colony of Acadia (now part of Canada) in the 1580s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cabarrus surname continued to be present in various parts of Europe, particularly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Notable bearers from this period include Marie-Thérèse Cabarrus (1773-1835), a French socialite and influential figure during the French Revolution.

As the name spread further across Europe and the Americas over the centuries, it underwent various changes in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. However, its roots can be traced back to the humble dwellings of medieval Normandy, reflecting the rich history and diversity of surnames and their origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabarrus

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

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

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