Explore the Family Name Cacal
The meaning of Cacal
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cacal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cacal has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,130th in popularity and rose to 51,066th by 2010, marking a 12.15% change. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 327 to 408 during the same period, indicating a 24.77% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a 16.67% change, moving from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #51,066 | 12.15% |
| Count | 327 | 408 | 24.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cacal
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of people with the surname Cacal identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage dropped from 84.71% in 2000 to 77.45% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 7.65% to 9.80%, while those identifying as White grew from 3.98% to 6.86%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 3.67% to 5.88% during this decade. There were no changes in the percentages for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.71% | 77.45% | -8.57% |
| Two or More Races | 7.65% | 9.8% | 28.1% |
| White | 3.98% | 6.86% | 72.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 5.88% | 60.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |