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

Cabassa, 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 Cabassa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabassa in America

Cabassa is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabassa surname appeared 581 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 Cabassa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabassa 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 Cabassa

The surname Cabassa has its roots in Italy and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "cabassa," which referred to a type of woven basket or container used for carrying goods. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these baskets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cabassa can be found in a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dated 1487. The document mentions a certain Giovanni Cabassa, who was a merchant engaged in the sale of woven goods. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records from the Calabria region of southern Italy. An individual named Antonio Cabassa was listed as a landowner in the town of Reggio Calabria in a census record from 1542. This suggests that the Cabassa family had gained some prominence and wealth in the area by that point.

As the centuries progressed, the Cabassa name spread to other parts of Italy and Europe. In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Francesca Cabassa (1772-1849) gained recognition as a talented painter in Naples. Her works were celebrated for their vivid depictions of everyday life and landscapes.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cabassa was Pietro Cabassa (1853-1922), an Italian politician and lawyer from Turin. He served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

In the 20th century, the name Cabassa gained wider recognition with the accomplishments of Raffaele Cabassa (1910-1999), a renowned Italian sculptor and artist. His works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are celebrated for their intricate designs and attention to detail.

While the Cabassa surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Individuals with this last name can be found in various countries, including Spain, France, and even South America, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabassa

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

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

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