Explore the Family Name Caamal
The meaning of Caamal
Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name, from a Castilianized form of ka’amal, corresponding to an adjective meaning ‘self-conceited’. The name Caamal is also interpreted as ‘twice’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caamal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caamal saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 49,636th spot, marking an increase in popularity of over 30%. The count of individuals with this surname similarly rose from 256 to 423 during this period, indicating a growth of over 65%. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Caamal per 100k increased by 55.56%, moving from 0.09 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #49,636 | 30.23% |
| Count | 256 | 423 | 65.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caamal
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Caamal, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly Hispanic, with 98.44% in 2000 and 97.87% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of 0.58% in the Hispanic category over the decade. In 2010, there was also a small representation of 2.13% within the White category. However, categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.44% | 97.87% | -0.58% |
| White | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |