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

Cazorla, 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 Cazorla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cazorla in America

Cazorla is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cazorla surname appeared 197 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 Cazorla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cazorla 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 Cazorla

The surname Cazorla is of Spanish origin, originating from the town of Cazorla, located in the province of Jaén in the autonomous community of Andalusia. The name Cazorla is derived from the Latin word "Casa Aureliae," which translates to "House of Aurelia," referring to a Roman settlement established in the area during ancient times.

The town of Cazorla has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and its name can be found in various historical documents and records. One notable reference is in the Libro de la Montería (Book of the Hunt), written in the 14th century, which mentions the town and its surrounding hunting grounds.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Cazorla can be traced back to the 13th century, when the town was under the rule of the Kingdom of Castile. During this period, many individuals adopted the name Cazorla as their surname, indicating their connection to the town or region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Cazorla was Juan de Cazorla, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the effort to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

Another notable individual with the surname Cazorla was Alonso de Cazorla, a 16th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 17th century, Diego de Cazorla y Figueroa was a prominent Spanish nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of England.

During the 19th century, José Cazorla y Prieto was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon Bonaparte. He rose to the rank of General and played a crucial role in several battles.

In more recent times, the name Cazorla gained international recognition through Santiago Cazorla, a Spanish professional football player who has represented the Spanish national team and played for various clubs, including Arsenal and Villarreal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cazorla

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

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

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