Explore the Family Name Cigala
The meaning of Cigala
1. Italian (mainly Lombardy): regional variant of Cicala ‘cicada, grasshopper’. 2. Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): nickname from cigala ‘crayfish’. Compare Sigala.
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How common is the last name Cigala in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cigala has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cigala was ranked 147,095 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to 140,157, marking a positive change of 4.72%. This upward shift is also reflected in the count of people with this surname, which grew from 103 individuals in 2000 to 119 in 2010, a 15.53% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Cigala surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,095 | #140,157 | 4.72% |
| Count | 103 | 119 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cigala
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those carrying the Cigala surname. In 2000, the Hispanic population accounted for the majority of individuals with this surname at 66.02%, followed by the White population at 33.98%. By 2010, the Hispanic percentage had grown to 75.63%, a 14.56% increase, while the White percentage had decreased to 24.37%, a drop of 28.28%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.02% | 75.63% | 14.56% |
| White | 33.98% | 24.37% | -28.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |