Explore the Family Name Caul
The meaning of Caul
1. English: variant of Call. 2. Irish (Wexford, Down, Donegal): shortened form of McCaul (see McCall).
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How common is the last name Caul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caul saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,722nd, but by 2010, it dropped to the 46,647th position, representing a change of -11.8%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced a decline from 491 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, showing a -7.13% change. Over this period, the proportion per 100,000 population reduced by 16.67%, from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #46,647 | -11.8% |
| Count | 491 | 456 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caul
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Caul also underwent some changes within the same timeframe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 24.15% from 2.65 to 3.29. The majority identified as White, though this proportion decreased from 65.38 to 62.94, marking a -3.73% change. Hispanic identification also decreased by -39.89% from 1.83 to 1.10. On the other hand, the Black community's representation grew by 7.68% from 29.94 to 32.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.38% | 62.94% | -3.73% |
| Black | 29.94% | 32.24% | 7.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 3.29% | 24.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.1% | -39.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |