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

Cabigas, 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 Cabigas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabigas in America

Cabigas is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabigas surname appeared 191 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 Cabigas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabigas 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 Cabigas

The surname CABIGAS has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cabiga," which referred to a type of farmhouse or rural dwelling common in certain regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CABIGAS name can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Villaviciosa, Asturias, in 1587, where a child named Juan Cabigas was christened. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in the northern Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria.

During the 17th century, the CABIGAS surname appeared in various historical documents and records across Spain. Notable mentions include a land ownership deed from 1632 in the village of Colombres, Asturias, where a certain Pedro Cabigas was listed as a property owner.

In the 18th century, the CABIGAS name gained recognition with the birth of Manuel Cabigas Pérez (1723-1797), a prominent Spanish merchant and landowner from the town of Gijón, Asturias. His successful business ventures and philanthropic efforts brought the CABIGAS name into the public eye.

Another notable figure bearing the CABIGAS surname was Juana Cabigas Fernández (1765-1841), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Oviedo, Asturias, and campaigned for equal access to education for women during a time when such opportunities were rare.

In the 19th century, the CABIGAS name found its way into the literary world with the birth of José Cabigas y Arce (1823-1891), a Spanish poet and novelist from Santander, Cantabria. His works, including the novel "El Último Hidalgo" and several poetry collections, earned him recognition in the Spanish literary circles of his time.

As the CABIGAS surname spread beyond its original regions, it gained prominence in other parts of Spain. One such example is Ramón Cabigas López (1874-1954), a celebrated architect from Madrid who designed several notable buildings in the capital city, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Círculo de Bellas Artes.

While the CABIGAS name has its roots firmly planted in the northern Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by individuals and families over the centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to the humble rural dwellings of the 16th century, but it has since become a part of Spain's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabigas

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

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

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