Explore the Family Name Cargal
The meaning of Cargal
Altered form of Scottish Cargill.
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How common is the last name Cargal in the United States?
The surname Cargal, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 53,191st most popular name, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,752nd spot, marking a 2.93% decline. However, the number of individuals with the Cargal surname increased from 365 people in 2000 to 376 in 2010, a growth of 3.01%. Nevertheless, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.14% drop, indicating that while the count might have risen, the overall population growth outpaced the increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #54,752 | -2.93% |
| Count | 365 | 376 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cargal
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name Cargal, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.26% of those bearing the Cargal surname identified as White, though this figure dropped slightly to 93.62% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Cargal name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years. The ethnicity table shows an emergence of Hispanic identity within the Cargal surname holders, registering at 3.72% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races disappeared from the 1.37% mark in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 93.62% | -3.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |