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

Cabazos, 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 Cabazos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabazos in America

Cabazos is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabazos surname appeared 228 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 Cabazos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabazos 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 Cabazos

The surname Cabazos has its origins in Spain and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cabazos," which referred to a type of basket or container made from woven plant fibers. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these baskets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the town of Segovia, where a certain Pedro Cabazos was mentioned in a document dated 1478. This document detailed a transaction involving the purchase of a parcel of land, indicating that the Cabazos family had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in regions such as Andalusia and Castile. During this period, the spelling of the name also underwent some variations, with forms like "Cabazos" and "Cabaços" appearing in different documents.

One notable figure from this era was Juan Cabazos, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s. Historical accounts mention Juan Cabazos as one of the brave soldiers who fought against the Aztec forces during the famous Siege of Tenochtitlan.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Cabazos name traveled across the Atlantic and took root in the New World. In the late 17th century, a man named Rodrigo Cabazos is recorded as one of the early settlers in the region of present-day New Mexico, where he helped establish the town of Santa Fe.

Another prominent individual with the surname was María Cabazos, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of education, founding several schools and charitable institutions in her hometown of Seville.

In the 19th century, the Cabazos name continued to be present in various parts of Spain and its former colonies. One notable figure from this period was Joaquín Cabazos, a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. He later became a respected politician and served as the governor of the state of Nuevo León.

While the surname Cabazos is not among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents. Its origins as an occupational surname and its presence in historical records and accounts serve as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabazos

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

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

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