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

Caviezel, 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 Caviezel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caviezel in America

Caviezel is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caviezel surname appeared 110 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 Caviezel.

The history of the last name Caviezel

The surname CAVIEZEL is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Northern Italian region of Piedmont, specifically in the town of Caviglia. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "cavicula," which means "little cave" or "hollow," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived or worked near a cave or hollow area.

In medieval times, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, location, or physical characteristics. The name CAVIEZEL may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked near a cave-like dwelling or landscape feature. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CAVIEZEL name can be found in the Piedmont region's historical archives from the late 14th century. These records include mentions of individuals with variations of the name, such as Cavigliola and Caviglietti.

While the name is predominantly Italian in origin, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, particularly in Switzerland and France. This is likely due to migration patterns and intermarriage between families from different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname CAVIEZEL include:

1. Giovanni Battista Caviezel (1551-1628), an Italian architect and engineer known for his work on the construction of several churches and fortifications in Northern Italy.

2. Pierre Caviezel (1698-1776), a Swiss mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

3. Amélie Caviezel (1821-1897), a French painter and illustrator renowned for her intricate botanical illustrations and landscapes.

4. Theodor Caviezel (1876-1954), a Swiss alpine guide and mountaineer who led numerous successful expeditions in the Alps and contributed to the development of mountaineering techniques.

5. James Caviezel (born 1968), an American actor best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the film "The Passion of the Christ" (2004).

While the CAVIEZEL surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Italian names, its history and origins can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it originated and the diverse backgrounds of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caviezel

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

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 Caviezel 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.

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

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