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

Cazabon, 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 Cazabon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cazabon in America

Cazabon is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cazabon surname appeared 103 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 Cazabon.

The history of the last name Cazabon

The surname Cazabon originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "caza" meaning "hunt" and "bon" meaning "good." This suggests the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who was an accomplished hunter or possibly worked as a gamekeeper.

In the 14th century, records show the Cazabon surname appearing in the regions of Catalonia and Aragon in northeastern Spain. Early variations of the spelling included Casabon, Cazabona, and Cazaboni. The name may also have roots in the Catalan language, as similar surnames like Caçabona and Caçabonell are found.

One of the earliest known references to the Cazabon name is found in a land deed from 1387 in the town of Lleida, which mentions a "Pere Cazabon" as a landowner. Another early record from 1412 lists a "Joan Cazaboni" as a resident of Barcelona.

In the late 15th century, the Spanish colonization of the Americas began, and it's likely that some individuals with the Cazabon surname made their way to the New World during this period. However, records from this time are scarce.

Notable individuals with the Cazabon surname throughout history include:

1. Miguel Cazabon (1766-1842) - A Spanish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a colonial administrator in Cuba.

2. José Cazabon (1807-1868) - A Cuban painter known for his landscapes and portraits of Cuban society during the 19th century.

3. Mariana Cazabon (1845-1912) - A Venezuelan writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the Latin American literary movement of the late 19th century.

4. Enrique Cazabon (1872-1951) - A Mexican architect who designed several notable buildings in Mexico City, including the Palace of Fine Arts.

5. Andrés Cazabon (1903-1987) - A Colombian sculptor and artist who was known for his bronze and marble works depicting indigenous themes.

While the Cazabon surname is relatively uncommon today, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America, with its origins tracing back to medieval times and the early days of Spanish exploration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cazabon

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

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

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