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

Cavasos, 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 Cavasos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cavasos in America

Cavasos is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cavasos surname appeared 581 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 Cavasos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cavasos 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 Cavasos

The surname "CAVASOS" is believed to have originated from the Portuguese language, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the word "cavasso," which referred to a court usher or messenger in the royal Portuguese courts during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in historical documents from the region of Alentejo, Portugal, where it was associated with families serving in administrative roles within the court system. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as "Cavaco" and "Cavaco dos Santos" also being documented.

In the 16th century, the Cavasos surname gained prominence when João Cavasos, a respected court official, was recognized for his services to the Portuguese crown. Born in 1522 in the town of Évora, João Cavasos went on to become a trusted advisor to King Sebastião I, accompanying him on military campaigns before tragically perishing alongside the king in the Battle of Alcácer Quibir in 1578.

As the Portuguese empire expanded, the Cavasos surname spread to different parts of the world, including Brazil and other Portuguese territories. One notable figure was Antônio Cavasos, born in 1671 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who became a renowned explorer and cartographer, contributing to the mapping of the vast Brazilian interior during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Cavasos name appeared in historical records from the Azores Islands, a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Manuel Cavasos, born in 1812 on the island of Faial, gained recognition as a skilled shipbuilder and naval architect, playing a crucial role in the development of the Azorean whaling industry.

Another notable figure was Josefa Cavasos, born in 1846 in Lisbon, Portugal, who became a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Her efforts to establish educational opportunities for underprivileged girls in Portugal during the late 19th century earned her widespread admiration and recognition.

Throughout its history, the Cavasos surname has maintained a strong connection to its Portuguese roots, with various individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as government service, exploration, maritime industries, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cavasos

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

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

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