Explore the Family Name Cabey
The meaning of Cabey
Manx: patronymic from Caba, an ancient Gaelic personal name of unexplained etymology, which is also the source of the Irish surname Mac Cába (see McCabe).
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How common is the last name Cabey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cabey has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Cabey ranked 71,372 in popularity and dropped to 74,826 by 2010, marking a decline of 4.84%. However, the count of people bearing this surname rose from 255 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, indicating a modest increase of 1.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #74,826 | -4.84% |
| Count | 255 | 258 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabey
Discussing the ethnic identity linked with the surname Cabey, data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights some changes between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as Black dominated the percentage share, increasing from 61.57% to 65.12% in the said period. Those claiming two or more races also saw a notable rise of 31.73%, shifting from 3.53% to 4.65%. Hispanic representation grew from 5.88% to 6.98%, an increment of 18.71%. Conversely, those reporting as White saw a decline from 29.02% to 22.87%, marking a decrease of 21.19%. There were no reported instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.57% | 65.12% | 5.77% |
| White | 29.02% | 22.87% | -21.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 6.98% | 18.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 4.65% | 31.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |