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

Casanovas, 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 Casanovas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Casanovas in America

Casanovas is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Casanovas surname appeared 178 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 Casanovas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Casanovas 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 Casanovas

The surname "CASANOVAS" is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Catalan word "casa," meaning house or dwelling, and "nova," meaning new. Therefore, the literal meaning of the name is "new house."

The earliest recorded instances of the name "CASANOVAS" can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Joan Casanovas, a Catalan nobleman who lived in the late 13th century. Another notable individual with this surname was Bernat Casanovas, a Catalan merchant and diplomat who was active during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name "CASANOVAS" appeared in various historical records, including property deeds and tax rolls. One significant figure from this period was Pau Casanovas, a Catalan jurist and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Catalan law.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name "CASANOVAS" gained prominence in Spanish literature and art. The most famous bearer of this surname was Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (1725-1798), an Italian adventurer, writer, and seducer, who was born in Venice but spent much of his life in Spain. Although his surname was slightly different (Casanova), his exploits and writings contributed to the association of the name with a romantic and adventurous lifestyle.

Another notable individual with the surname "CASANOVAS" was Joan Casanovas i Maristany (1841-1904), a Catalan painter and sculptor who was a prominent figure in the Catalan Modernist movement. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Spain and beyond.

In the 20th century, the name "CASANOVAS" continued to be prevalent in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. One significant figure was Ignacio Casanovas (1917-2002), a Spanish artist and sculptor known for his abstract and surrealist works.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "CASANOVAS" has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in Spain and Catalonia. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has since become a well-established and recognized surname in the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Casanovas

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

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

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