Explore the Family Name Caquias
The meaning of Caquias
Hispanic: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caquias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caquias saw increased popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,141 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, this rank rose to 58,182, marking a notable 7.85% increase. The total count of individuals with the surname also saw growth during this period, rising from 296 to 349, an increase of about 17.91%. The proportion of people with the Caquias surname per 100,000 also slightly increased from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #58,182 | 7.85% |
| Count | 296 | 349 | 17.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caquias
When considering the ethnic identity linked to the surname Caquias, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that most owners of this surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 93.24% to 89.68%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as White, from 4.39% in 2000 to 7.45% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals with the surname also saw a rise from 1.69% to 2.29%. However, records for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero, and no data was recorded for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.24% | 89.68% | -3.82% |
| White | 4.39% | 7.45% | 69.7% |
| Black | 1.69% | 2.29% | 35.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |