Explore the Family Name Cargo
The meaning of Cargo
1. Scottish and Irish: from Gaelic Mac Gille Cairge; see McHarg. 2. Slovenian (Čargo): probably a nickname derived from dialect črgati ‘to snuff (a candle)’. Compare Chargo.
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How common is the last name Cargo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cargo" has grown modestly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 25,945 with a count of 889, which increased to a rank of 25,115 and count of 988 in 2010, representing a change of 3.2% in ranking and an 11.14% increase in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained stable over this period at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #25,115 | 3.2% |
| Count | 889 | 988 | 11.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cargo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cargo" also saw significant shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the largest group with this surname identified as White in both years (63.67% in 2000 and 63.77% in 2010), the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 33.05%, and those identifying with two or more races rose by a striking 130.69%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 13.22%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a boost of 12.02%. The share of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 9.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.67% | 63.77% | 0.16% |
| Black | 25.42% | 22.06% | -13.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.72% | 6.28% | 33.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 4.66% | 12.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 2.33% | 130.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 0.91% | -9.9% |