Explore the Family Name Cavaco
The meaning of Cavaco
Portuguese: nickname from cavaco ‘log’, but there also exist various places called Cavaco or Cavacos, which could have given rise to the surname. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Belarmino, Casimiro, Fernando, Idalina. Portuguese Henrique.
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How common is the last name Cavaco in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cavaco has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th most common surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 58,337th position, a change of -3.2%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname saw a marginal increase from 338 to 348, representing an increase of 2.96%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #58,337 | -3.2% |
| Count | 338 | 348 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavaco
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Cavaco based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identified as White remained fairly stable at around 64%, there were significant changes in other categories. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 14.50% to 8.33%, representing a 42.55% change. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 6.21% to 8.62%, a change of 38.81%. The category "Two or more races" also saw an increase from 13.91% to 17.24%. For the first time in 2010, individuals with the Cavaco surname began identifying as Black, accounting for 1.72% of total individuals with the surname. There was no change among individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.2% | 64.08% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 13.91% | 17.24% | 23.94% |
| Hispanic | 6.21% | 8.62% | 38.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.5% | 8.33% | -42.55% |
| Black | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |