Explore the Family Name Catanach
The meaning of Catanach
1. Scottish (Angus): variant of Cattanach. 2. Hispanic: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in NM. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfonso, Alfredo, Crucita, Eduardo, Erlinda, Marcos.
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How common is the last name Catanach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Catanach was ranked 62,236 in popularity in the year 2000 and declined slightly to a rank of 64,054 in 2010, representing a change of -2.92%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 301 to 311, indicating a growth of 3.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,054 | -2.92% |
| Count | 301 | 311 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catanach
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, multiple races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the surname Catanach in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was an increase among those identifying as White, from 39.20% in 2000 to 41.48% in 2010, marking a change of 5.82%. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname decreased from 60.47% to 56.91%, a shift of -5.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.47% | 56.91% | -5.89% |
| White | 39.2% | 41.48% | 5.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |