Explore the Family Name Cabell
The meaning of Cabell
1. English (Dorset): variant of Cable. 2. Possibly also a variant of Cable 4, a surname of German origin. 3. In some cases possibly also Catalan: nickname from cabell ‘hair’, equivalent to Spanish Cabello. This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain. History: William Cabell, of Bugley near Warminster, in Wiltshire, England, trained in surgery and migrated to VA in the 18th century. The emigrant ancestor of a distinguished VA family, he married in 1726 and by 1741 had carried settlements 50 miles westward. As a pioneer during VA’s westward push, he owned a private hospital from which he handed out medicines and wooden legs crafted by his artisans.
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How common is the last name Cabell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cabell showed a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,710 and increased to rank 15,151 in 2010, experiencing a change of 3.56 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,707 to 1,946, marking a 14.0 percent increase. The proportion of individuals with the Cabell surname per 100,000 people marginally rose from 0.63 to 0.66, reflecting an approximate growth of 4.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,710 | #15,151 | 3.56% |
| Count | 1,707 | 1,946 | 14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.66 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabell
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Cabell as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnic identity, White was the dominant group both in 2000 (50.91%) and 2010 (53.80%), experiencing a positive change of about 5.68 percent. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though their percentage decreased from 40.83% to 37.36%, a decline of about 8.50 percent. There was a notable increase among those identifying with two or more races, moving from 3.34% to 4.21%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native underwent marginal decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.91% | 53.8% | 5.68% |
| Black | 40.83% | 37.36% | -8.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 4.21% | 26.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 3.49% | -5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.82% | -6.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.31% | -11.43% |