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

Caceda, 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 Caceda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caceda in America

Caceda is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caceda surname appeared 156 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 Caceda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caceda 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 Caceda

The surname Caceda originated in the region of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind," or the Spanish word "ciego," which has the same meaning. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was visually impaired.

The earliest known record of the name Caceda dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a local census of the town of Pontevedra, Galicia. At that time, the name was spelled "Caceda" or "Caçeda," reflecting the phonetic spelling common in medieval documents.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Caceda was Pedro Caceda, a landowner and merchant who lived in the town of Tui, Galicia, in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local community and owned several properties in the region.

In the 15th century, the name Caceda appeared in the records of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important religious centers in Galicia. A certain Juan Caceda was listed as a canon (a member of the clergy) of the cathedral during this period.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Caceda spread beyond Galicia to other parts of Spain, particularly the neighboring regions of Asturias and León. One notable bearer of the name was Alonso Caceda, a military captain who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas in the mid-16th century.

Another prominent figure with the surname Caceda was María Caceda, a nun and writer who lived in the 17th century. She was the author of several religious texts and is considered one of the earliest female writers from Galicia.

In the 18th century, the name Caceda was found in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. One of the most well-known individuals with this surname was José Caceda, a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Seville in the late 18th century.

Overall, the surname Caceda has a long and rich history, with its roots firmly planted in the northwestern region of Galicia, Spain. While it may have originated as a descriptive nickname, the name has evolved and been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergy members, military officers, writers, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caceda

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

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

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