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

Casallas, 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 Casallas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casallas in America

Casallas is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casallas surname appeared 205 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 Casallas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casallas 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 Casallas

The surname Casallas is of Spanish origin, believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "casa," meaning house, and the suffix "-llas," which is a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a small house or cottage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after it was conquered by the Christian forces of King Ferdinand III in 1248. The name Casallas appears in this document, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

The surname Casallas is also found in the Catalonian region of Spain, where it may have evolved from the Catalan word "casalles," which had a similar meaning to the Spanish "casallas," referring to small houses or cottages. This variation in spelling highlights the regional diversity of the name's origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Casallas include:

1. Juan Casallas (c. 1550-1620), a Spanish painter and sculptor active in the late Renaissance period, known for his religious works commissioned by churches in Seville.

2. María Casallas (1788-1845), a Venezuelan educator and activist, who founded one of the first schools for girls in Caracas and played a significant role in promoting women's education in the early 19th century.

3. Andrés Casallas (1860-1932), a Colombian politician and lawyer who served as a senator and played a pivotal role in drafting the country's civil code in the late 19th century.

4. Emilio Casallas (1890-1964), a Peruvian novelist and essayist, known for his works exploring the cultural and social issues of his time, such as "La Ciudad Muerta" (The Dead City).

5. Margarita Casallas (1935-2018), a renowned Colombian artist and sculptor, whose works incorporated elements of indigenous and pre-Columbian art, earning her international recognition and numerous awards.

The surname Casallas has a rich history, spanning various regions of the Spanish-speaking world and encompassing individuals from diverse fields, including art, literature, politics, and education. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casallas

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

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

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