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

Casañas, 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 Casañas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casañas in America

Casañas is the 34618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casañas surname appeared 653 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 Casañas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casañas 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 Casañas

The surname Casanas has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Aragon. It is believed to have originated around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "casa," which means house or dwelling, and the suffix "-nas," which is a diminutive form indicating smallness or endearment. Together, the name Casanas can be interpreted as "small house" or "little house."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Casanas can be found in the Libro de la Cadena, a historical document from the city of Jaca in Aragon, dating back to the 14th century. This document contains records of property transactions and mentions several individuals with the surname Casanas.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname Casanas residing in the town of Albalate del Arzobispo, near Teruel, Aragon. This family was involved in local governance and held influential positions within the community.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Casanas y Aragón (1522-1588) gained recognition as a renowned theologian and philosopher. He was born in Zaragoza and authored several scholarly works on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Miguel Casanas y Buendía (1712-1784) served in the Spanish army and participated in various military campaigns. He rose through the ranks and achieved the prestigious position of Captain General.

Another individual of note was Josefa Casanas y Fernández (1785-1862), a philanthropist and patron of the arts. She was born into a wealthy family in Barcelona and used her resources to support artists, musicians, and cultural institutions throughout her lifetime.

Over the centuries, the surname Casanas has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Casanas in the Huesca province of Aragon, which likely derived its name from the surname. Additionally, the surname has been found in variations such as Casañas, Casañes, and Casanyas, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in spelling.

While the surname Casanas has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to the regions of Aragon and Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casañas

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

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

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