Explore the Family Name Caccavale
The meaning of Caccavale
Italian (southern): variant of Caccavari, an agent noun from Greek kakkabos ‘boiler’ (Latinized as caccabus); hence an occupational name for a maker of boilers. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Gino, Sal, Gaetano, Gennaro, Guido, Luca, Marco, Onofrio, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Caccavale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caccavale saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,114th and dropped to 35,671st by 2010, marking a change of -4.56%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Caccavale surname increased slightly from 629 to 630, marking a growth of 0.16%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by -8.7% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #35,671 | -4.56% |
| Count | 629 | 630 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caccavale
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provide insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Caccavale surname. In 2000, the vast majority (95.71%) identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.49% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase during this time, jumping from 2.54% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010. A small percentage of Caccavales identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing slightly from 1.11% to 0.95% over the decade. The census recorded no individuals with the Caccavale surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category grew from zero representation in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.49% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 4.13% | 62.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.95% | -14.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |