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

Cantellano, 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 Cantellano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantellano in America

Cantellano is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantellano surname appeared 202 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 Cantellano.

The history of the last name Cantellano

The surname Cantellano has its origins in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, around the time of the Reconquista. The name is derived from the Spanish word "cantal," which referred to a large stone or rock, and the suffix "-ano," indicating a place of origin or association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cantellano surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting grounds and estates in Spain. It mentions a place called "El Cantal de Cantellano," which was likely a rocky or mountainous area where the name originated.

In the 16th century, historical records show a nobleman named Diego de Cantellano, who served as a military commander during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He participated in the campaigns led by Hernán Cortés and was granted land and titles for his service. Another notable figure was Francisco Cantellano, a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during his time.

During the colonial era, the Cantellano surname spread to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. In the 18th century, there are records of a family named Cantellano residing in New Spain (present-day Mexico), where they owned haciendas and played a role in the local society.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Cantellano surname was José Cantellano, a Mexican politician and military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). He later served as governor of the state of Tamaulipas from 1855 to 1857.

Another notable individual was María Cantellano, a Spanish painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her portraits and landscape paintings, which showcased her talent and captured the essence of Spanish culture and traditions.

While the surname Cantellano is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America, it has left its mark throughout history, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the arts, literature, politics, and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantellano

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

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 Cantellano 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.

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

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