2000
#16,871
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,557
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.58
Rare Last name
Cazarez
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Cáceres, which comes from the Latin word "castra," meaning military camp.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,691 Americans carry the last name Cazarez. That puts it at #12,582 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.79 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,371 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cazarez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 127,371
Census rank
#12,582
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,347 bearers of the surname Cazarez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.79 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12582nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cazarez
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Cazarez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cazarez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.8% · 2,271
- White2.4% · 56
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
- Two or more races0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cazarez
Cazarez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,058
+501 bearers (+32.2%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Up 2,376 places
2020
#12,582
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,347
+289 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Up 1,913 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,871 | 1,557 | 0.58 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,495 | 2,058 | 0.70 | +501 bearers (+32.2%) | Up 2,376 places |
| 2020 | #12,582 | 2,347 | 0.79 | +289 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 1,913 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cazarez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,495 | #12,582 | 13.2% |
| Count | 2,058 | 2,347 | 14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.79 | 12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cazarez bearers went from 2,058 to 2,347 (+14.0% change). The surname moved up 1,913 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,495 to #12,582.
FAQ
Cazarez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cazarez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,691 living Americans carry the surname Cazarez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,371 residents.
How common is Cazarez?
Cazarez ranks #12,582 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.79 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,347 people with the surname Cazarez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,691), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.79 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.79 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Cazarez.
Has Cazarez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cazarez went from 2,058 recorded bearers to 2,347. That is an increase of 289 (+14.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,495 to #12,582.
What does the Census say about the background of Cazarez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cazarez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (2,271 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cazarez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.8%), White (2.4%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cazarez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cazarez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Cáceres, which comes from the Latin word "castra," meaning military camp. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cazarez (0.79 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Cazarez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.