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

Cajayon, 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 Cajayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cajayon in America

Cajayon is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cajayon surname appeared 118 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 Cajayon.

The history of the last name Cajayon

The surname Cajayon is of Spanish origin, originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain. It likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century, around the time of the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

Cajayon is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "caja," which means "box" or "chest." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with boxes or chests, such as a carpenter, woodworker, or merchant. Alternatively, it could also be a topographical surname, referring to someone who lived near a distinctive rock formation or landscape feature resembling a box or chest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cajayon name can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de San Lorenzo in Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 16th century. In these records, a child named Juan Cajayon was baptized in 1587.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals with the Cajayon surname made notable contributions. One such individual was Pedro Cajayon, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Another was Juana Cajayon, a renowned educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Spanish colonies in the late 17th century.

In the realm of literature, the Cajayon name is associated with Miguel Cajayon, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright of the 18th century. His works, including the acclaimed play "El Esclavo de su Amor" (The Slave of His Love), were widely celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the Cajayon surname was Rodrigo Cajayon, a Spanish military leader who played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century. His bravery and strategic prowess were instrumental in several decisive battles against local resistance.

Finally, in the field of art, the Cajayon name is linked to María Cajayon, a celebrated Spanish painter of the Baroque period. Her vibrant religious paintings adorned numerous churches and cathedrals throughout Spain and its colonies in the 17th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cajayon

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

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 Cajayon 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.

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

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