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

Casales, 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 Casales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casales in America

Casales is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casales surname appeared 383 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 Casales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casales 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 Casales

The surname Casales has its origins in Spain, where it first appeared around the 12th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "casal," which means a small house or dwelling. It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived in a humble abode or a small village.

The name can be traced back to various regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon. In its early days, the surname was often spelled with variations such as Casals, Casalez, or Casaliz, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the different Spanish regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Casales can be found in the Catalonian cartularies (medieval manuscripts) from the 13th century. These documents mention individuals with the name, providing insight into their occupations and social status at the time.

During the 15th century, the Casales family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where several members held influential positions in the local government and religious institutions. Notable figures from this period include Pedro Casales (1420-1489), a respected scholar and theologian, and Juana Casales (1453-1521), a renowned philanthropist known for her charitable work.

In the 16th century, the name Casales spread across Spain as families migrated to different regions. One notable bearer of this surname was Diego Casales (1528-1598), a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Casales name traveled to the New World, with settlers establishing themselves in various colonies. In the 17th century, Juan Casales (1605-1678) became a prominent landowner and rancher in what is now Mexico, contributing to the development of the region's agriculture and cattle industry.

Throughout history, the Casales surname has been associated with various professions, from scholars and clergy to artists and military leaders. In the 19th century, Manuel Casales (1825-1892) was a celebrated painter from Seville, known for his vibrant depictions of Spanish landscapes and traditional life.

Other notable figures with the surname Casales include María Casales (1922-1996), a renowned Spanish actress who graced both the stage and the silver screen, and Guillermo Casales (1956-present), a Chilean film director and screenwriter acclaimed for his avant-garde storytelling.

While the Casales surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of families and individuals who have left their mark on diverse cultures and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casales

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

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

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