Explore the Family Name Cavada

The meaning of Cavada

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called Cavada, especially in Ourense province (Galicia) and La Cavada in Cantabria, from cavada ‘pit’.

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How common is the last name Cavada in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cavada has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,492 in terms of frequency but rose to 58,481 by 2010, marking a substantial 10.71% rise. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 283 to 347 during this period, representing a 22.61% surge. Per 100,000 people, the proportion with the Cavada surname grew by 20%, moving from 0.1 to 0.12.

20002010Change
Rank#65,492#58,48110.71%
Count28334722.61%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1220%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavada

Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander Cavadas experienced the most significant increase, jumping from 5.3% to 7.49%, which is an impressive 41.32% growth. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanic Cavadas decreased by 7.89%, from 71.02% in 2000 to 65.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, White Cavadas saw a modest increase of nearly 10%, rising from 23.32% to 25.65%. No changes were observed within individuals of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups as they remained at zero for both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic71.02%65.42%-7.89%
White23.32%25.65%9.99%
Asian/Pacific Islander5.3%7.49%41.32%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%