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

Cabezuela, 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 Cabezuela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabezuela in America

Cabezuela is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabezuela surname appeared 195 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 Cabezuela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabezuela 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 Cabezuela

The surname Cabezuela originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cabeza," meaning head, with the diminutive suffix "-uela" added, suggesting a small head. This surname likely referred to someone with a distinct physical characteristic or was perhaps a nickname given to the original bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cabezuela surname can be found in the Cartulario de Valpuesta, a 10th-century collection of documents from the Monastery of Valpuesta in the province of Burgos. This manuscript mentions a certain "Domingo Cabezuela" who lived in the village of Quintanilla de las Viñas.

During the 13th century, the Cabezuela name appeared in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. In 1265, a "Juan Cabezuela" was listed as a landowner in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville.

The Cabezuela surname has a long and distinguished history, with several notable bearers throughout the centuries. One of the earliest was Pedro Cabezuela, a prominent theologian and philosopher who lived in the 14th century. He served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and wrote extensively on topics related to logic and metaphysics.

In the 15th century, the Cabezuela family produced several military leaders and conquistadors who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Notably, Hernán Cabezuela accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

During the 16th century, a branch of the Cabezuela family settled in the region of Extremadura, where they became influential landowners and politicians. Juan Cabezuela de Ávila, born in 1520, served as a magistrate and held various positions in the Spanish government.

Another notable figure was María Cabezuela, a 17th-century nun and mystic from Seville. She is known for her writings on spiritual matters and her efforts to reform religious orders in Spain.

In the 18th century, the Cabezuela family continued to produce distinguished individuals, including José Cabezuela y Ramírez, a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in Madrid, such as the Church of San Marcos and the Palace of the Marquis of Villada.

Throughout its history, the Cabezuela surname has been associated with various place names and locations across Spain, reflecting the family's widespread presence and influence. Some examples include Cabezuela del Valle in the province of Cáceres, and Cabezuela de la Sierra in the province of Salamanca.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabezuela

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

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

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