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

Cabrejos, 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 Cabrejos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabrejos in America

Cabrejos is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabrejos surname appeared 194 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 Cabrejos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabrejos 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 Cabrejos

The surname Cabrejos is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cabra," meaning "goat," and the suffix "-ejo," indicating a connection or reference to something. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people involved in goat farming or lived in an area with a significant goat population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cabrejos can be found in the archives of the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville, dating back to the 14th century. It is mentioned in a document from 1386, which lists a certain Juan Cabrejos among the residents of the town.

As the name spread throughout Spain, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Cabrejo, Cabrejós, and Cabrejas. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas.

During the 16th century, as Spain expanded its territories through exploration and colonization, the surname Cabrejos was carried to the Americas by early Spanish settlers. Historical records show that in 1534, a man named Pedro Cabrejos was among the conquistadors who accompanied Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Cabrejos was María Cabrejos y Muñoz (1733-1809), a Spanish nun and mystic from Granada. She was renowned for her spiritual visions and writings, which earned her a reputation for holiness.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Cabrejos y Díaz (1838-1901), a Spanish-born military officer and politician who served as the President of El Salvador from 1876 to 1890.

In the realm of literature, the surname Cabrejos is associated with the Spanish writer and journalist José María Cabrejos y Pardo (1864-1932), who was known for his works on Spanish history and culture.

The name Cabrejos can also be found in various place names across Spain, such as Cabrejos del Pinar, a municipality in the province of Soria, and Cabrejos del Campo, a village in the province of Soria. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or its variations.

While the surname Cabrejos is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabrejos

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

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

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