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

Cayetano, 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 Cayetano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cayetano in America

Cayetano is the 13933rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cayetano surname appeared 2,167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cayetano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cayetano 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 Cayetano

The surname Cayetano originated in Italy during the late 15th century. It is derived from the Latin name Caietanus, which refers to someone from the town of Gaeta, located in the province of Latina, Lazio region. The name Gaeta itself comes from the ancient Greek word Kaietas, meaning "wind-swept."

Records from the late 1400s show the earliest known examples of the surname Cayetano in the regions of Campania and Lazio. It was particularly prevalent in the coastal town of Gaeta, where many families adopted the name to indicate their local heritage. The name also appeared in various historical manuscripts and documents from that time period.

One notable figure with the surname Cayetano was Tommaso de Vio (1469-1534), also known as Cardinal Cajetan. He was a prominent Italian philosopher, theologian, and cardinal of the Catholic Church. He played a significant role in the early years of the Protestant Reformation, engaging in debates with Martin Luther.

Another individual of historical importance was Benedetto Cayetano (1515-1599), an Italian painter and architect who worked extensively in the Mannerist style. He is best known for his frescoes and architectural designs in Rome and other parts of Italy.

In the 18th century, Francisco Cayetano de Cabrera y Ponce de León (1694-1768) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of Chile from 1759 to 1765, during a period of political unrest and conflicts with indigenous populations.

Juan Cayetano Losada (1781-1870) was a prominent Venezuelan military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the Venezuelan War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. He served as the President of Venezuela from 1835 to 1837.

More recently, Cayetano Rossell (1922-2007) was a Uruguayan painter and sculptor known for his abstract and geometric works. He is considered one of the most influential Latin American artists of the 20th century, with his works exhibited in major museums around the world.

While the surname Cayetano originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, due to migration and cultural influences. However, its roots can be traced back to the town of Gaeta and the Latin name Caietanus, reflecting a rich historical and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cayetano

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

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

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