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

Cazarez, 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 Cazarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cazarez in America

Cazarez is the 14495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cazarez surname appeared 2,058 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 Cazarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cazarez 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 Cazarez

The surname Cazarez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cazar," which means "to hunt." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who were skilled hunters or lived in areas known for hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cazarez can be found in the town of Cazares, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is possible that the surname was initially adopted by families residing in or around this area, with the spelling later evolving to Cazarez.

During the 16th century, there were several notable individuals who bore the Cazarez surname. One such person was Juan Cazarez, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 1500s. Another notable figure was Isabel Cazarez, a renowned ceramist from Seville, whose intricate pottery designs were highly sought after by the Spanish nobility.

In the 17th century, the Cazarez name appeared in various historical records across Spain. For instance, the baptismal records of the Church of San Miguel in Seville mention a Francisco Cazarez, born in 1623. Additionally, the archives of the University of Salamanca include references to a scholar named Diego Cazarez, who taught philosophy and theology in the late 1600s.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the Cazarez surname also spread to other regions. One notable figure from this period was Domingo Cazarez, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century. He later settled in Manila and became a prominent landowner.

In the 18th century, the Cazarez name gained prominence in the Americas. One notable individual was Miguel Cazarez, a Spanish colonist who established a successful cattle ranch in what is now Argentina. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the region's agricultural development.

Another prominent figure from this era was Juana Cazarez, a renowned painter from Mexico City. Her works, which often depicted religious scenes and landscapes, were highly regarded and can still be found in several museums and private collections.

Throughout the 19th century, the Cazarez surname continued to appear in various historical records across Spain, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Some notable individuals from this period include Antonio Cazarez, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, and Luisa Cazarez, a celebrated poet from Buenos Aires whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cazarez

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

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

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