Explore the Family Name Cantave
The meaning of Cantave
Haitian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cantave in the United States?
Based on the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cantave has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cantave was ranked 40,622nd in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 30,946th, marking a change of about 23.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 507 to 751 during this period, an increase of approximately 48.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname grew by 31.58%, from 0.19 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #30,946 | 23.82% |
| Count | 507 | 751 | 48.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.25 | 31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cantave
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cantave has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Black was the highest for both years, increasing slightly from 87.57% to 90.55%. The percentages of those identifying as White or Hispanic also saw significant increases: the White ethnicity went up by 182.83% (from 0.99% to 2.80%) and the Hispanic group increased by 89.34% (from 1.97% to 3.73%). However, the percentage of Cantaves identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by 68.39%, dropping from 9.27% to 2.93%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.57% | 90.55% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.73% | 89.34% |
| Two or More Races | 9.27% | 2.93% | -68.39% |
| White | 0.99% | 2.8% | 182.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |