2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Caviezel
A locational surname originating from the Valle Cavezza near Avellino, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Caviezel. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caviezel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Caviezel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caviezel, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caviezel
Among Census respondents with the surname Caviezel, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Caviezel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Caviezel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caviezel
Caviezel appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 730 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Caviezel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #148,665 | 0.5% |
| Count | 110 | 111 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caviezel bearers went from 110 to 111 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 730 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #148,665.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Caviezel
FAQ
Caviezel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caviezel?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Caviezel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Caviezel?
Caviezel ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Caviezel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Caviezel.
Has Caviezel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caviezel went from 110 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Caviezel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caviezel, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Caviezel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caviezel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Caviezel (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Caviezel mean?
A locational surname originating from the Valle Cavezza near Avellino, Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Caviezel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Caviezel?
Want to know how many people have the last name Caviezel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.