Explore the Family Name Cattell
The meaning of Cattell
English (Midlands and Oxfordshire): from a diminutive of Cat, Kat, a pet form of the personal name Catelin.
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How common is the last name Cattell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cattell" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 27,821 in 2000 to 29,422 in 2010, indicating a -5.75% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 813 to 803 during the same period, denoting a -1.23% change. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -10.0%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #29,422 | -5.75% |
| Count | 813 | 803 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cattell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cattell", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well. The largest ethnicity group, White, saw a slight decrease from 96.80% in 2000 to 93.90% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 57.04%, moving up from 1.35% to 2.12%. Interestingly, there was a rise in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose substantially, from 0.62% to 1.37%, marking a 120.97% change. However, the Black representation dropped to 0% in 2010, and there were no recorded representatives from the American Indian and Alaskan Native group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.9% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.12% | 57.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.37% | 120.97% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |