The surname Cavazo 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 Cavazo 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 Cavazo identified a person who built this type of granary.
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Early Origins of the Cavazo family
The surname Cavazo was first found in the region of Galacia, in the very northwest corner of Spain. The ancient lineage of the Cavazo family originated in Silleda, in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia) where they founded their ancestral family seat.
Early History of the Cavazo family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cavazo research. The years 1675 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Cavazo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Cavazo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cavazos, Cavazo, Cabazo, Cabazos, Cabaciño and many more.
Early Notables of the Cavazo family
Capitán Andrés Guerra Cavazos (1675-1745), who was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Reino de León, Reino de Nueva España (New Spain)
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Migration of the Cavazo 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..
