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

Cabriales, 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 Cabriales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabriales in America

Cabriales is the 34390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabriales surname appeared 659 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 Cabriales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabriales 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 Cabriales

The surname CABRIALES has its origins in Spain, likely arising in the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cabrial," which refers to a breed of goat or a place where goats are raised. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual involved in goat herding or residing in an area known for its goat population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CABRIALES surname can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain. This archive contains various documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas, including records of emigrants and settlers. The name CABRIALES appears in several passenger lists and land grant records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were among the early Spanish settlers in the New World.

In terms of historical references, the CABRIALES surname is mentioned in a few notable works. One such example is the "Historia de la Conquista de la Nueva España" by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a first-hand account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Díaz del Castillo mentions a soldier named Juan CABRIALES who participated in the conquest alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Another historical figure with the CABRIALES surname was Alonso CABRIALES, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions in the territory that is now known as New Mexico in the late 16th century. He is credited with establishing the first European settlement in the region, known as San Gabriel del Yunque, in 1598.

In the 17th century, a notable CABRIALES was María CABRIALES, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in Mexico City. She gained recognition for her religious writings and her work in founding a convent dedicated to the education of young women.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Pedro CABRIALES was a prominent landowner and businessman in the region of Andalusia, Spain. His name appears in various land records and business transactions from the time, indicating his influence and wealth.

Finally, in the 19th century, Manuel CABRIALES was a Spanish painter renowned for his landscape and portraiture works. Born in 1832 in Madrid, he studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts and gained recognition for his unique style and use of color.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the CABRIALES surname who have left their mark throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and contributions associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabriales

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

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

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