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

Cajuste, 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 Cajuste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cajuste in America

Cajuste is the 34223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cajuste surname appeared 663 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 Cajuste.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cajuste 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 Cajuste

The surname Cajuste originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "caja," meaning "box" or "chest," and may have been an occupational name for someone who made or sold boxes or chests.

The earliest known record of the surname Cajuste dates back to 1534 in the town of Seville, where a merchant named Juan Cajuste was mentioned in a trade document. In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the cities of Cadiz and Malaga.

One notable figure bearing the Cajuste surname was Pedro Cajuste, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Pedro Cajuste was born in Seville around 1490 and is mentioned in several accounts of the Spanish expeditions to the Americas.

In the 18th century, the surname Cajuste spread to other parts of Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona. During this time, the name was also found in some regions of southern France, possibly due to migration or trade connections with Spain.

Another individual of historical significance was Margarita Cajuste, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in Seville during the late 17th century. Her collection of poems, titled "Versos del Alma" (Verses of the Soul), was published in 1692 and gained recognition among literary circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the Cajuste surname appeared in various Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Cuba and Puerto Rico. One notable figure was Antonio Cajuste y Reyes, a Cuban politician and lawyer who served as a representative in the Spanish Cortes (parliament) in the 1860s.

Throughout its history, the Cajuste surname has maintained its Spanish roots and has been associated with various professions, including merchants, explorers, writers, and politicians. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the Spanish word "caja" and its occupational significance in the 16th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cajuste

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

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

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