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

Caravantes, 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 Caravantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caravantes in America

Caravantes is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caravantes surname appeared 515 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 Caravantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caravantes 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 Caravantes

The surname CARAVANTES is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain.

The name CARAVANTES is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "caravana," which means "caravan" or "convoy." This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have been associated with trade or travel along caravan routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CARAVANTES can be found in the 1587 census records of the village of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. The entry lists a Juan CARAVANTES, a local farmer and landowner.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the CARAVANTES surname was Diego CARAVANTES, a successful merchant and trader based in Seville. He was known for his extensive trade networks, which spanned from Spain to the Americas.

The 18th century saw the birth of María Teresa CARAVANTES (1723-1789), a renowned poet and writer from Córdoba. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on societal issues of the time.

During the 19th century, the CARAVANTES name gained recognition through the accomplishments of General José María CARAVANTES (1802-1876), a military leader who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars fought in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne.

Another notable bearer of the CARAVANTES surname was the painter and artist Antonio CARAVANTES (1845-1919), whose works were heavily influenced by the Andalusian landscape and culture. His paintings are celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in southern Spain.

Throughout its history, the CARAVANTES surname has been associated with various place names and locations within the Andalusia region, such as Caravantes de Abajo and Caravantes de Arriba, reflecting the deep roots of this name in the southern Spanish territory.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caravantes

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

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

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