| ![Show Contents]() Cavazos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Cavazos 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 Cavazos 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 Cavazos identified a person who built this type of granary. Early Origins of the Cavazos familyThe surname Cavazos was first found in the region of Galacia, in the very northwest corner of Spain. The ancient lineage of the Cavazos family originated in Silleda, in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia) where they founded their ancestral family seat. Early History of the Cavazos familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cavazos research. The years 1675 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Cavazos History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cavazos Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cavazos, Cavazo, Cabazo, Cabazos, Cabaciño and many more. Early Notables of the Cavazos familyProminent among bearers of the Cavazos family name at this time was - Capitán Andrés Guerra Cavazos (1675-1745), who was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Reino de León, Reino de Nueva España (New Spain)
Cavazos RankingIn the United States, the name Cavazos is the 2,123rd most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cavazos Settlers in United States in the 16th Century- Alonso Vazquez de Baamonde, son of Pedro Fernandez de Cavazos and of Inis Alonso de Piñeira, who, who arrived in New Spain in 1590
Cavazos Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Victor M. Cavazos, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Fresia" in 1879 2
Cavazos Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Elmo E. Cavazos, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Henry Middleton" in 1945 2
- Efren Cavazos, aged 22, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Joseph A Brown" in 1946 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Cavazos (post 1700) | + |
- José Enrique Cavazos, Mexican-American physician-scientist, professor and associate dean of the MD/PhD program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Lauro Fred Cavazos Jr. (1927-2022), American educator and politician, 4th United States Secretary of Education (1988-1990), the first Hispanic to serve in the United States Cabinet
- General Richard Edward Cavazos (1929-2017), American soldier, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, the United States Army's first Hispanic four-star general
- Carlos Cavazos, Mexican-born, American guitarist
- Andres "Andy" Cavazos (b. 1981), former American Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jesús Silverio Cavazos (1968-2010), Mexican politician, Governor of Colima (2005-2009)
- Lumi Cavazos (b. 1968), Mexican actress who won Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival, and Brazil's Festival de Gramado for her portrayal of "Tita" in Like Water for Chocolate
- Eloy Cavazos (b. 1949), one of Mexico's top matadors, nicknamed "The Little Giant"
- David Cavazos (b. 1987), Mexican singer-songwriter
- Israel Cavazos Garza (1923-2016), Mexican historian, writer, and academic, member of the Mexican Academy of History
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