Explore the Family Name Cabriales

The meaning of Cabriales

Hispanic (Mexico): perhaps a nickname or occupational name derived from Spanish cabra ‘goat’.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Cabriales in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cabriales increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname shifted from 42,604th in 2000 to 34,390th in 2010, indicating a positive change of 19.28 percent. During this same time period, the number of individuals with the surname Cabriales also experienced growth. In 2000, there were 479 individuals with this surname, but by 2010 the count had risen to 659, marking an increase of 37.58 percent. This data implies that for every 100,000 people in the US, the proportion carrying the Cabriales surname rose by 22.22 percent.

20002010Change
Rank#42,604#34,39019.28%
Count47965937.58%
Proportion per 100k0.180.2222.22%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabriales

When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Cabriales identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96 percent of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, showing a slight increase from 96.87 percent to 97.88 percent over the decade. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 32.84 percent, falling from 2.71 percent in 2000 to 1.82 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.

20002010Change
Hispanic96.87%97.88%1.04%
White2.71%1.82%-32.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%