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

Cazun, 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 Cazun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cazun in America

Cazun is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cazun surname appeared 137 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 Cazun.

The history of the last name Cazun

The surname CAZUN has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the provinces of Veneto and Lombardy. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cazzun," which means "large" or "huge," referring to a person's physical stature or perhaps a personality trait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CAZUN can be found in a collection of municipal records from the city of Verona, dated 1287. These records mention a certain "Gianni Cazun," who was a merchant operating within the city's guild system. Another early reference comes from a land registry in the town of Brescia, dated 1311, which lists a "Pietro Cazun" as a landowner.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, as evidenced by the mention of a "Matteo Cazun" in a legal document from the city of Milan, dated 1372. This document details a property dispute involving Matteo and his neighbors.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CAZUN name was Stefano Cazun, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Venice during the early 15th century (c. 1390-1465). His works, particularly his intricate carvings in wood and stone, can still be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout the city.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Cazun (1512-1578), a Venetian diplomat and scholar who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Venice to several European courts. His diplomatic correspondence and memoirs provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the time.

In the 16th century, the name CAZUN also appeared in the historical records of the town of Bergamo, where a family by the name of Cazun was documented as owning a vineyard and winery. One of the family members, Giovanni Battista Cazun (1525-1602), was renowned for his exceptional winemaking skills and is credited with helping to establish the region's reputation for high-quality wines.

As the centuries passed, the CAZUN name continued to be present in various parts of northern Italy, with several individuals making their mark in fields such as law, medicine, and academia. One notable example is Luigi Cazun (1782-1856), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Milan, who authored several influential treatises on civil and criminal law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cazun

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

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

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