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

Cabrales, 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 Cabrales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabrales in America

Cabrales is the 9258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabrales surname appeared 3,516 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cabrales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabrales 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 Cabrales

The surname Cabrales originates from the Spanish region of Asturias, and it likely dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the name of the village of Cabrales, located in the eastern part of Asturias, near the Picos de Europa mountain range.

The name Cabrales itself may have its roots in the Latin word "capralis," meaning "relating to goats." This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to identify someone who worked with goats or lived in an area known for goat herding.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Cabrales can be found in the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that lists various landholdings and their owners. In this record, there are references to individuals with the surname Cabrales holding properties in the region of Asturias.

During the 16th century, the Cabrales surname gained prominence through the exploits of Juan de Cabrales, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Juan de Cabrales was born in Asturias around 1490 and played a significant role in several battles against the Aztecs.

Another notable figure with the Cabrales surname was Pedro de Cabrales, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru in the 16th century. Pedro de Cabrales was born in Asturias around 1505 and participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish poet and playwright José de Cabrales y Arteaga (1619-1678) gained recognition for his works in the Baroque era. Born in Seville, he was a member of the literary academy known as the "Arcadia Mexicana."

The surname Cabrales also has connections to the culinary world, as it is the name of a renowned blue cheese produced in the Cabrales region of Asturias. This cheese has been made in the area since ancient times and has gained international recognition for its distinctive flavor and aroma.

Throughout history, the Cabrales surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, soldiers, writers, and artisans, all hailing from the rugged and picturesque region of Asturias in northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabrales

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

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

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