Explore the Family Name Macancela

The meaning of Macancela

Amerindian (Ecuador): Cañari name, unexplained.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Macancela significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Macancela was ranked as the 124,109th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 63,373rd position, marking a nearly 49% increase in its rank. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also rose during this period from 128 to 315, indicating a substantial growth rate of approximately 146%.

20002010Change
Rank#124,109#63,37348.94%
Count128315146.09%
Proportion per 100k0.050.11120%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macancela

Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Macancela surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.22% recognized their ethnic identity as Hispanic, though this figure slightly decreased to 97.78% by 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as White has seen a small emergence, with data showing a rise from 0% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the decade under review.

20002010Change
Hispanic99.22%97.78%-1.45%
White0%2.22%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%