Explore the Family Name Cathell
The meaning of Cathell
English: shortened form of Catterall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cathell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cathell has somewhat declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 40,908 and by 2010, it decreased to rank 42,720 - a change of -4.43%. However, the actual count of people with the surname slightly increased from 503 in 2000 to 507 in 2010. There was a decline in its proportion per 100k from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its relative prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #42,720 | -4.43% |
| Count | 503 | 507 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cathell
When it comes to ethnicity, most individuals with the Cathell surname identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of whites decreased slightly from 94.63% in 2000 to 93.29% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Black, which saw a decrease from 3.38% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname, albeit small, experienced growth from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a rise in individuals identifying with two or more races from none in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 93.29% | -1.42% |
| Black | 3.38% | 2.56% | -24.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.78% | 79.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |