Explore the Family Name Cabo
The meaning of Cabo
Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Cabo ‘end; cape’ (from Latin caput).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cabo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Cabo' saw a mild increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname in the United States, with about 341 individuals carrying it. By 2010, this ranking had improved slightly to 55,741 with an additional 27 individuals added to the count, making the total 368. However, when examined as a proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname 'Cabo' experienced a slight decrease of 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,741 | 0.68% |
| Count | 341 | 368 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname 'Cabo'. The largest ethnic identity associated with 'Cabo' in both 2000 and 2010 was Hispanic, making up about 39% of the group. White individuals accounted for approximately 33% of the 'Cabo' population in 2010, down from almost 37% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw an increase from 21.41% in 2000 to 23.91% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010 at 3.53%. Data for the Black community was suppressed for privacy in 2010 after accounting for 1.47% in 2000, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39% | 39.4% | 1.03% |
| White | 36.95% | 32.34% | -12.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.41% | 23.91% | 11.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.53% | 0% |
| Black | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |