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

Kakavas, 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 Kakavas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kakavas in America

Kakavas is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kakavas surname appeared 115 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 Kakavas.

The history of the last name Kakavas

The surname KAKAVAS is of Greek origin, with its roots traceable to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Greek island of Crete, where it was initially spelled as "Kakavatzis" or "Kakavatos."

This surname is derived from the Greek word "kakavos," which means "quail." It is speculated that the name was initially given to someone who had a particular affinity for these birds or perhaps even hunted them.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KAKAVAS surname can be found in the archives of the Venetian Republic, which ruled over parts of Greece during the 13th and 14th centuries. A document from the year 1387 lists a certain "Georgios Kakavatzis" as a landowner in the village of Arkalochori, near the city of Heraklion in Crete.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ioannis KAKAVAS (1520-1592) was a prominent scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in the preservation of ancient Greek texts. He worked as a scribe and translator for the Venetian authorities in Crete, contributing to the understanding and dissemination of classical Greek literature.

Another historical figure with this surname was Andreas KAKAVAS (1670-1745), a Greek Orthodox priest and theologian from the island of Chios. He was renowned for his writings on religious matters and his contributions to the intellectual life of the Greek community in the Ottoman Empire.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), a military officer named Nikolaos KAKAVAS (1785-1847) fought alongside the revolutionary forces against the Ottoman rule. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Siege of Missolonghi.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure in Greek politics was Konstantinos KAKAVAS (1827-1903). He served as a member of the Greek Parliament and played a significant role in the development of the country's educational system, advocating for the establishment of schools and the promotion of literacy.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the KAKAVAS surname throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence and significance in Greek culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kakavas

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

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

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