Explore the Family Name Cabreja
The meaning of Cabreja
Spanish (Andalusia): habitational name from a place called Cabreja, from cabra ‘goat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cabreja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cabreja has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,673rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 31,689th, an increase of 8.61%. During the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 617 to 729, an increase of 18.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased during this decade, moving from 0.23 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #31,689 | 8.61% |
| Count | 617 | 729 | 18.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabreja
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Cabreja surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a significant Hispanic representation. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.14% identified as Hispanic, which further increased to 96.71% in 2010. The census data also shows a small representation of Whites, with a slight growth from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There's also a noticeable change in the Black community with 0% reported in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010. The census recorded no American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both years, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying with two or more races went down to zero in 2010, after initially being reported as 0.81% and 0.97% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.14% | 96.71% | 1.65% |
| White | 1.94% | 2.06% | 6.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |