Explore the Family Name Cail
The meaning of Cail
1. Americanized form of German Kehl or Keil or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Cale and Kail. 2. English: variant of Cale or Kail or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 3. In some cases possibly also French: topographic name, a cognate of Caille 1, or a metonymic occupational name for a dairy worker, from Occitan calh ‘curds’ (from Latin coagulum, from coagulāre ‘to congeal’); compare Caille 3.
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How common is the last name Cail in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cail has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,694 in popularity but jumped to 19,865 by 2010, demonstrating an 8.43% change in rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose significantly during this period, with the count going from 1,119 to 1,353, marking a 20.91% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also grew from 0.41 to 0.46, a 12.2% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #19,865 | 8.43% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,353 | 20.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.46 | 12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cail
The Census data also revealed interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cail. While there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in 2000, these groups emerged in 2010 at rates of 0.67% and 0.37% respectively. The representation of individuals identifying as two or more races grew slightly from 1.7% to 1.77%, while Hispanic affiliations saw a slight increase from 2.59% to 2.73%. White individuals continue to make up the majority of those with the Cail surname, increasing slightly from 77.66% in 2000 to 78.94% in 2010. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 17.61% to 15.52%, a change of -11.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.66% | 78.94% | 1.65% |
| Black | 17.61% | 15.52% | -11.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.73% | 5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.77% | 4.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |