Explore the Family Name Catacutan
The meaning of Catacutan
Filipino: nickname from a Hispanicized form of takot ‘fear’, a word found in various languages of the Philippines, + the associative prefix ka-; the name refers either to a source of fear or the object of fright.
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How common is the last name Catacutan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Catacutan has seen a significant increase over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 79,958 in popularity, but by 2010 it had surged to a rank of 63,373, indicating a 20.74% improvement in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 221 to 315 during this period, representing a growth rate of 42.53%. Additionally, the proportion of the Catacutan surname per 100k people rose by 37.5%, from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #63,373 | 20.74% |
| Count | 221 | 315 | 42.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catacutan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of people with the Catacutan surname have an Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity. In 2000, 93.21% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure slightly increased to 93.65% in 2010. Those identifying as holding two or more races accounted for 1.59% in 2010, a category absent in the 2000 data. Individuals with a White ethnic identity made up 5.43% in 2000, though this dropped to zero by 2010. Hispanic representation was introduced in 2010 at 3.17%. No Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native identities were recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.21% | 93.65% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| White | 5.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |