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

Caspe, 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 Caspe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caspe in America

Caspe is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caspe surname appeared 118 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 Caspe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caspe 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 Caspe

The surname Caspe originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Caspe, located in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon. The town's name itself is thought to have roots in the Latin word "caspis," meaning "rock" or "cliff," likely referring to the town's rocky terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Caspe surname can be found in the "Repartimiento de Caspe," a document from the 13th century that detailed the distribution of properties and lands in the town of Caspe after its conquest by the Kingdom of Aragon. This document mentions several individuals bearing the Caspe surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

Historically, the Caspe surname has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Juan Caspe, a Spanish theologian and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He was a renowned scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the Caspe surname was Pedro Caspe, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by Christian kingdoms to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Pedro Caspe was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Moors in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a Caspe family from Aragon gained prominence in the Spanish colonial empire. One member, Juan Caspe de Valenzuela, served as a governor in various territories in the Americas, including Panama and Guatemala.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we find Miguel Caspe, a Spanish writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Conceptismo." His works, which explored complex metaphysical and philosophical themes, earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another notable figure with the Caspe surname was Enrique Caspe y Robledo, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the mapping and exploration of various islands and coastal regions.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the Caspe surname, illustrating its deep roots and significance in Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caspe

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

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

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