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

Cabreros, 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 Cabreros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabreros in America

Cabreros is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabreros surname appeared 442 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 Cabreros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabreros 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 Cabreros

The surname Cabreros is of Spanish origin, originating from the Castilian region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cabra," meaning goat, and the suffix "-eros," indicating a profession or occupation. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely goatherds or individuals associated with goat herding.

The name Cabreros can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical records and documents from the Kingdom of Castile. One notable mention is in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a 14th-century manuscript that documented the tax-paying status of villages and towns in Castile.

In the late 15th century, the name Cabreros gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Cabreros (c. 1470 - c. 1540), a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor from the Renaissance period. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca, Spain.

Another notable figure was Pedro de Cabreros (c. 1510 - 1598), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and later served as a governor in various regions of Peru.

During the 17th century, the surname Cabreros was associated with the small town of the same name in the province of Ávila, Castile and León. This town likely derived its name from the presence of goatherds or individuals involved in goat husbandry in the area.

In the 18th century, María de Cabreros (c. 1720 - 1790) was a prominent Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraiture. Her artwork can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable individual was Andrés de Cabreros (c. 1780 - 1855), a Spanish military officer who served in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his service.

While the surname Cabreros is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to hold a rich historical significance, reflecting the region's pastoral traditions and the contributions of its bearers throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabreros

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

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

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