Find out how popular the last name Cabal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cabal.

Cabal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cabal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabal in America

Cabal is the 30916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabal surname appeared 752 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cabal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cabal

The surname CABAL is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. The name likely derives from the Latin word "caballa," meaning "horse," suggesting a possible connection to horse breeding or cavalry. It has also been proposed that the name may stem from the Arabic word "qabail," meaning "tribes" or "clans," reflecting the diverse cultural influences present in Spanish history.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the CABAL surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents, such as the Libro del Repartimiento, a record of land distribution in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista in the 13th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Valencia, where variations like "Cabales" and "Caballes" were also common.

One notable historical figure associated with this surname was Pedro Cabál de Vaca, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expeditions in Florida and the American Southeast in the 16th century. Born around 1490, Cabál de Vaca is known for his accounts of his travels and encounters with Native American tribes, which provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures of the region.

Another prominent individual bearing the CABAL surname was Juan Cabál, a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1670 to 1676. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the island's defenses against foreign threats and improve its economic development.

In the realm of art and literature, the name CABAL is associated with the Spanish painter Juan Cabál Mena, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, primarily religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

The CABAL surname also has connections to the Portuguese nobility, with the Marquesses of Cabal being a prominent family in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable member was José Cabál Pereira de Lacerda, the 1st Marquess of Cabal, who served as the Governor of the Portuguese colony of Brazil in the late 18th century.

Throughout its history, the CABAL surname has undergone various spellings and variations, including Cabale, Caballo, and Caballe, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Spanish heritage and medieval origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cabal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cabal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cabal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cabal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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