Explore the Family Name Cabal
The meaning of Cabal
Catalan and southern French: nickname for a rich man, from Catalan cabal ‘possessions, goods’, and Old Occitan cabal ‘powerful, wealthy’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alvaro, Ana, Armando, Arturo, Camilo, Carlos, Catalina, Emilio, Ernesto, Fermin, Francisco, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Cabal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cabal" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,425 but by 2010 it climbed to 30,916, indicating a 7.51% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 644 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, representing a 16.77% growth. Furthermore, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 4.17% rise from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #30,916 | 7.51% |
| Count | 644 | 752 | 16.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabal
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant shifts within the Cabal surname bearers. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 13.46%, moving from 31.06% in 2000 to 35.24% in 2010. There were slight increases among those identifying as two or more races and Hispanics, with growth rates of 4.64% and 2.57% respectively. However, the white demographic decreased significantly from 25.16% in 2000 to 18.88% in 2010, constituting a drop of 24.96%. There were no recorded individuals under the categories of Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.84% | 41.89% | 2.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.06% | 35.24% | 13.46% |
| White | 25.16% | 18.88% | -24.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 2.93% | 4.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |