Explore the Family Name Cavill
The meaning of Cavill
1. English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Cavil, a place in the East Yorkshire, named from Old English cā ‘jackdaw’ + feld ‘open country’. 2. English (southwestern): variant of Cavell or Covill.
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How common is the last name Cavill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cavill has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cavill was ranked 64,934th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 64,200th, marking a 1.13% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also went up during this period from 286 to 310, which is a significant 8.39% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #64,200 | 1.13% |
| Count | 286 | 310 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavill
The second set of data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cavill. In 2000, 94.41% of those with the surname were identified as White, but by 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 91.29%. In addition, the portion of Cavills identifying with two or more races decreased by 17.14%, from 3.50% to 2.90%. Interestingly, no Cavills identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 3.23% and 1.61% of the Cavills respectively. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native had no representation among Cavills in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 91.29% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 2.9% | -17.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |