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

Cajero, 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 Cajero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cajero in America

Cajero is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cajero surname appeared 480 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 Cajero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cajero 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 Cajero

The surname Cajero originates from Spain, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cajero," which means "cashier" or "treasurer." This suggests that the name was likely associated with those who worked as cashiers, bankers, or in financial roles during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cajero name can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a merchant named Juan Cajero was mentioned in a document dated 1572. The name also appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across Andalusia and other regions of southern Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Cajero surname was Diego Cajero, a renowned silversmith from Córdoba, Spain. His intricate and exquisite creations were sought after by the nobility and the Church, and his works can still be found in museums and private collections today (1635-1701).

During the 18th century, the Cajero name spread beyond Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Cajero, a Spanish navigator who accompanied the expedition of Alejandro Malaspina in the late 1700s. Cajero played a crucial role in mapping and charting the Pacific coast of North America (1754-1810).

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Cajero surname was María Cajero, a celebrated Spanish opera singer who performed in various theaters across Europe. Her powerful soprano voice and captivating stage presence earned her critical acclaim and admiration from audiences (1812-1887).

Another notable Cajero was José Cajero, a Spanish philosopher and educator who lived in the late 19th century. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in universities and educational institutions across Spain and Latin America (1845-1911).

Throughout its history, the Cajero surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from finance and commerce to the arts and academia. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals of Spanish descent and those who have adopted the surname through marriage or other means.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cajero

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

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

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