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

Cañizales, 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 Cañizales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cañizales in America

Cañizales is the 29550th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cañizales surname appeared 798 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 Cañizales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cañizales 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 Cañizales

The surname Canizalez is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "cañiza," which refers to a reed or cane plant commonly found in certain regions of the Iberian Peninsula. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived or worked in areas where these plants were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Canizalez can be found in a document from the 15th century, which mentions a certain Juan Canizalez who was a landowner in the region of Castile. It is possible that this individual's ancestors were among the first to adopt the surname, perhaps as a way to identify their connection to a particular locality or occupation related to the cañiza plant.

In the 16th century, during the height of Spanish exploration and colonization, the Canizalez name began to spread to various parts of the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Pedro Canizalez, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Pedro Canizalez was born in Seville, Spain, in 1492 and died in Mexico City in 1568.

Another significant individual was Doña María Canizalez, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 17th century. She was born in 1632 and passed away in 1705. Doña María Canizalez was known for her generous contributions to various charitable causes and the founding of a hospital in the city.

Moving into the 18th century, the Canizalez name can be found in historical records from various parts of Latin America, including Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. One notable figure from this period was General José Canizalez, a military leader who played a crucial role in the Chilean War of Independence against Spanish rule. He was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1772 and died in 1834.

In the 19th century, the Canizalez name continued to be prominent in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world. One notable figure was Francisco Canizalez, a renowned poet and writer from Havana, Cuba, who was born in 1825 and died in 1892. His works were widely acclaimed and helped to shape the literary landscape of the time.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Canizalez who have left their mark on history throughout the centuries. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Spain, its legacy has been carried across continents and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cañizales

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

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

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