Explore the Family Name Cargile
The meaning of Cargile
Scottish: variant of Cargill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cargile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cargile saw a fluctuation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,642nd most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 13,037th, an overall decrease of 3.12%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased over the decade from 2,246 to 2,355, marking a growth rate of 4.85%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly by 3.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,642 | #13,037 | -3.12% |
| Count | 2,246 | 2,355 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cargile
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Cargile surname. The percentage identifying as White dropped slightly from 78.01% to 77.03%, while those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 18.21% to 18.47%. The Hispanic representation among Cargiles grew significantly by 50.34%, though it remained a relatively small group at 2.21% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased in this period, by 30.61% and 24.44% respectively. Meanwhile, individuals claiming two or more races increased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.01% | 77.03% | -1.26% |
| Black | 18.21% | 18.47% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.21% | 50.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.34% | -30.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.34% | -24.44% |