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Etymology of Cabazo

What does the name Cabazo mean?

The surname Cabazo comes from the Galician word "cabazo," meaning a small granary built on wooden stakes, a small structure which is typical in the region.

Alternatively, some etymologists believe that the surname Cabazo is of occupational origin, deriving this time from the type of work performed, by the original bearer of the name. In this instance, the surname Cabazo identified a person who built this type of granary.

Early Origins of the Cabazo family

The surname Cabazo was first found in the region of Galacia, in the very northwest corner of Spain. The ancient lineage of the Cabazo family originated in Silleda, in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia) where they founded their ancestral family seat.

Early History of the Cabazo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cabazo research. The years 1675 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Cabazo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cabazo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cavazos, Cavazo, Cabazo, Cabazos, Cabaciño and many more.

Early Notables of the Cabazo family

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Migration of the Cabazo family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alonso Vazquez de Baamonde, son of Pedro Fernandez de Cavazos and of Inis Alonso de Piñ eira, who arrived in New Spain in 1590; and Evangelos Cavezos, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1904..



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