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

Cabotaje, 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 Cabotaje surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabotaje in America

Cabotaje is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabotaje surname appeared 162 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 Cabotaje.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabotaje 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 Cabotaje

The surname CABOTAJE has its origins in the Spanish language, and its earliest known records date back to the 16th century in Spain. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cabotaje," which refers to coastal navigation or trade along the coastline.

During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish sailors and merchants engaged in coastal trade and navigation, and it is likely that individuals involved in these activities adopted the name CABOTAJE as a reflection of their occupation or association with maritime affairs.

One of the earliest documented examples of the surname CABOTAJE can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which contain records of Spanish colonial activities in the Americas. These records mention individuals with the surname CABOTAJE who were involved in coastal trade and shipping operations between Spain and its colonies in the New World.

In the 17th century, the name CABOTAJE appeared in various legal documents and records from coastal regions of Spain, such as Galicia and Andalusia, where maritime activities were prevalent. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Juan CABOTAJE (1620-1687), a merchant and ship owner from Cádiz, and María CABOTAJE (1645-1712), a prominent figure in the coastal town of Vigo, known for her involvement in local trade and commerce.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the surname CABOTAJE also spread to other regions where Spanish settlers and colonists established themselves. In the 18th century, the name appeared in records from the Philippines, where Spanish colonial rule was established, and coastal trade played a significant role in the local economy.

One notable figure with the surname CABOTAJE from this period was Pedro CABOTAJE (1735-1802), a Spanish naval officer and navigator who served in the Spanish East Indies and was responsible for mapping and charting numerous coastal regions in the Philippines and surrounding islands.

In the 19th century, the surname CABOTAJE continued to be associated with maritime activities and coastal trade. In Argentina, for example, records from the port city of Buenos Aires mention individuals with the surname CABOTAJE who were involved in shipping and coastal commerce along the Rio de la Plata.

One prominent individual bearing this surname during this period was José CABOTAJE (1810-1879), a successful merchant and ship owner from Buenos Aires, who played a significant role in the development of Argentina's coastal trade and shipping industry.

While the surname CABOTAJE is relatively uncommon today, it remains a testament to the rich maritime heritage and coastal traditions of Spanish-speaking regions, reflecting the historical significance of coastal navigation and trade in shaping cultural identities and occupational legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabotaje

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

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

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