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

Cañizares, 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 Cañizares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cañizares in America

Cañizares is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cañizares surname appeared 700 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 Cañizares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cañizares 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 Cañizares

The surname Canizares originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cañizar," which means "cane field" or "reed bed." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in an area with an abundance of reeds or cane plants.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with references found in various historical documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia. One notable mention appears in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in the mid-14th century.

In the 15th century, the Canizares surname was associated with a noble family from the town of Canizares, located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha. This town's name is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "Qanizat," meaning "reed meadows," further emphasizing the name's connection to areas abundant with reeds or cane plants.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Canizares surname was Pedro de Canizares, a Spanish military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Diego de Canizares, a 16th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works, including altarpieces and frescoes in various churches and cathedrals across Spain.

In the 17th century, Juan de Canizares y Longo (1590-1655) was a prominent Spanish dramatist and playwright who contributed to the development of the Spanish Golden Age theater. His plays, such as "El anillo de Giges" (The Ring of Gyges), were widely celebrated and performed during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the rise of José Canizares (1676-1750), a renowned Spanish composer and organist who served at the Royal Chapel in Madrid. His works, including masses, motets, and villancicos, were highly regarded and influenced the development of Spanish sacred music.

In the 19th century, Joaquín Canizares (1803-1879) was a notable Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He played a significant role in shaping the legal and judicial systems of Spain during that period.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Canizares, showcasing its prevalence and significance within Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cañizares

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

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

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