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

Cayon, 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 Cayon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cayon in America

Cayon is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cayon surname appeared 169 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 Cayon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cayon 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 Cayon

The surname CAYON has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cayón," which refers to a small valley or ravine, suggesting that the name may have been originally used to identify someone who lived in or near such a geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CAYON can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Toledo, where a certain Rodrigo Cayon is mentioned in a document dated 1278. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the CAYON surname appears to have spread across various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern provinces of Cantabria and Asturias, where many place names containing the word "cayón" can still be found today.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the CAYON surname was Diego Cayon, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Cayon played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in the New World.

Another prominent individual with the CAYON surname was Andrés Cayon, a Spanish artist and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain, showcasing his skill in religious and secular sculptures.

During the 18th century, the CAYON surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the poet and playwright Juan Cayon, whose works were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary circles of his time.

In the 19th century, María Cayon, a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, made significant contributions to the education system in her home region of Cantabria. Her efforts paved the way for improved access to education for girls and women in rural areas.

The surname CAYON has also been associated with notable figures in more recent history, such as the 20th-century Spanish writer and journalist José Cayon, whose works chronicled the social and political landscape of his era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cayon

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

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

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