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

Cassamajor, 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 Cassamajor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cassamajor in America

Cassamajor is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cassamajor surname appeared 278 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 Cassamajor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cassamajor 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 Cassamajor

The surname Cassamajor has its origins in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Catalan words "casa" (house) and "major" (elder or older), likely referring to the elder or head of the household.

The earliest known records of the Cassamajor name date back to the late 13th century, appearing in various medieval documents and records from the region. One notable early reference is in the Llibre de Repartiment, a Catalan census document from the 13th century, which documented the distribution of lands and properties following the Christian conquest of Valencia.

In the 14th century, the Cassamajor family established a presence in the town of Arles-sur-Tech, located in the Pyrenees-Orientales department of southern France. The family is mentioned in several municipal records and documents from this period, indicating their involvement in local affairs and governance.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Cassamajor surname was Pere Cassamajor, a prominent landowner and merchant who lived in Arles-sur-Tech in the late 14th century. His son, Joan Cassamajor, became a respected scholar and held a position at the University of Perpignan in the early 15th century.

Another notable figure was Jaume Cassamajor, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Spanish Conquest of Granada in the late 15th century. His contributions to the campaign against the Moors were recognized, and he was granted land and titles for his service.

In the 16th century, the Cassamajor family expanded their influence and established branches in various parts of France and Spain. One member, Francesc Cassamajor, was a successful merchant and trader who settled in Bordeaux, France, where he founded a successful wine trading business.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several Cassamajors made their mark in various fields, including the arts, literature, and military. For instance, Guillem Cassamajor was a renowned painter in Barcelona during the late 17th century, known for his religious artwork and murals adorning numerous churches in the region.

As the Cassamajor surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, there are records of Cassamajors settling in various parts of the Americas, including the United States and Latin American countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cassamajor

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

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

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