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

Calabaza, 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 Calabaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calabaza in America

Calabaza is the 40144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calabaza surname appeared 546 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 Calabaza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calabaza 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 Calabaza

The surname Calabaza originated in Spain, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "calabaza," which means "pumpkin" or "squash." It is believed that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive surname to someone who grew or sold pumpkins or had a resemblance to the vegetable.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Catastro de Ensenada," a census and survey conducted in Spain in the mid-18th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Calabaza living in different regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Castile.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, as Spain expanded its territories through exploration and colonization, the surname Calabaza likely spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America. Records from this period show individuals with the surname living in various parts of the Americas, particularly in regions with a strong Spanish colonial presence.

One notable individual with the surname Calabaza was Juan Calabaza, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan Calabaza played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean islands.

Another historical figure was María Calabaza, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various religious institutions in her hometown of Seville.

In the 17th century, Pedro Calabaza, a Spanish artist and painter, gained recognition for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility and clergy. His paintings can still be found in several churches and museums in Spain.

During the 18th century, Juana Calabaza, a renowned Spanish opera singer, performed in various theaters across Europe, receiving critical acclaim for her powerful voice and stage presence.

In the 19th century, Miguel Calabaza, a Spanish writer and poet, became known for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Spanish countryside and the traditional way of life in rural areas.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Calabaza, a name that has its roots in Spain and has since spread to various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calabaza

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

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

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