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

Cazares, 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 Cazares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cazares in America

Cazares is the 2254th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cazares surname appeared 16,134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Cazares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cazares 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 Cazares

The surname Cazares has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the Spanish word "cazador," which means "hunter" or "huntsman." The name likely originated in the regions of Castile and Aragon, where many families took on surnames related to occupations or professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cazares surname can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest. This suggests that individuals bearing the Cazares name may have participated in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Cazares name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in areas such as Andalusia and Extremadura. Some notable individuals from this period include Juan Cazares, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the conquest of Granada in the late 15th century, and Rodrigo Cazares, a renowned explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Cazares surname spread across the Americas, with many families settling in regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. In Mexico, the Cazares family established themselves as prominent landowners and ranchers, particularly in the northern states of Chihuahua and Sonora.

One of the most famous individuals with the Cazares surname was Manuel Cazares, a Mexican military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain in the early 19th century. He was born in 1786 and fought alongside notable figures like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José María Morelos.

Another notable figure was Emilio Cazares, a Mexican writer and poet who was born in 1869 and was known for his contributions to the literary movement known as "Modernismo." His works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

In the 20th century, the Cazares surname continued to be prominent in various fields. For example, Enrique Cazares was a Mexican architect and urban planner who played a key role in the development of Mexico City's infrastructure and modern design. He was born in 1917 and his notable works include the design of the Estadio Azteca, one of the largest stadiums in the world.

The Cazares surname has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Spain and the Reconquista era. It has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, from military leaders and explorers to writers, poets, and architects, and has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscapes of Spain, Mexico, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cazares

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

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

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