Explore the Family Name Cata
The meaning of Cata
1. Romanian (also Căta): from a short form of the female personal name Cătălina, from Greek Aikaterinē (see Catherine). 2. Italian: perhaps from a short form of a personal name beginning with Cata-, for example Cataldo. 3. Catalan (Catà): probably from Latin personal name Cattanus.
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How common is the last name Cata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cata has seen a slight uptick from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to position 47,878 – a 3.4% increase. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased over this period, with an 11.06% growth from 398 person in 2000 to 442 people in 2010. However, despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Cata per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #47,878 | 3.4% |
| Count | 398 | 442 | 11.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cata
The breakdown of Cata's ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by approximately 10.67%, going from 44.97% in 2000 to 49.77% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as Black, which was not present in 2000 data. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 6.86% over the same period. Additionally, those identifying as White saw a decrease of roughly 5.06%. Notably, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.97% | 49.77% | 10.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 29.15% | 27.15% | -6.86% |
| White | 18.59% | 17.65% | -5.06% |
| Black | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 0% | 0% |