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

Cabreja, 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 Cabreja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabreja in America

Cabreja is the 31689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabreja surname appeared 729 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 Cabreja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabreja 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 Cabreja

The surname Cabreja originates from Spain, with its roots traceable to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "cabra," meaning "goat," and likely referred to an occupation or a place associated with goat herding or breeding.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cabreja surname can be found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census and survey conducted in Spain between 1749 and 1756. This historical document provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time period.

The name Cabreja has also been linked to various place names in Spain, such as Cabreja de Campos, a municipality in the province of Valladolid. It is possible that the surname originated from these geographical locations or referred to individuals who hailed from these areas.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Cabreja surname throughout history is Pedro Cabreja (1556-1623), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works in the Renaissance style. His most famous creations include the altarpiece in the Church of San Miguel in Valladolid and the sculptures adorning the façade of the Monastery of San Benito in the same city.

Another prominent figure was Juana Cabreja (1620-1692), a Spanish nun and writer renowned for her spiritual poetry and religious works. Her collection of poems, "Flores del Desierto," published in 1675, received widespread acclaim and became a influential text in the Catholic literary tradition.

In the realm of military history, Juan Cabreja (1712-1789) was a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He played a significant role in mapping the Pacific Coast of South America and contributed to the expansion of Spain's colonial territories.

Fernando Cabreja (1832-1901) was a Spanish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was an outspoken advocate for social reforms and workers' rights. His writings and speeches were influential in shaping the political discourse of his time.

Lastly, María Cabreja (1890-1965) was a Spanish artist and sculptor known for her avant-garde style and her contributions to the Modernist movement in Spain. Her works, often inspired by nature and the human form, can be found in various museums and private collections throughout the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabreja

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

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

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