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

Cajas, 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 Cajas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cajas in America

Cajas is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cajas surname appeared 503 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 Cajas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cajas 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 Cajas

The surname Cajas has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 8th to 10th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "caja," which means "box" or "chest." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a chest maker or a carpenter specializing in the construction of storage boxes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cajas can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the conquistadors after the reconquest of Seville in 1248. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Cajas, indicating their presence in this region during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent figure named Juan Cajas, who was a renowned architect and stonemason responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Seville, including portions of the Alcázar of Seville and the Cathedral of Seville. His contributions to the city's architectural heritage have been well-documented.

During the 16th century, a notable individual named Pedro Cajas y Sotomayor (1521-1598) gained recognition as a Spanish soldier and conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He is known for his involvement in the expeditions led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro in Peru.

Another influential figure with the surname Cajas was Francisco Cajas y Arroyo (1593-1667), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was a prominent artist during the Baroque period and received commissions from various churches and noble families in Seville and other parts of Andalusia.

In the 18th century, a notable individual named José Cajas (1727-1798) made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was a renowned surgeon and physician who authored several influential treatises on medical practices and surgical techniques, which helped advance medical knowledge during that era.

Over the centuries, the surname Cajas has spread beyond Spain to various regions, including Latin America and other parts of the world, carried by descendants of Spanish emigrants and settlers. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cajas

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

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

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