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

Cabbil, 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 Cabbil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cabbil in America

Cabbil is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cabbil surname appeared 185 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 Cabbil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cabbil 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 Cabbil

The surname CABBIL is believed to have originated in the British Isles, likely in England or Scotland, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon word, possibly related to the term "cabal," which referred to a small group or clique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CABBIL appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name had already established itself in parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are references to a William CABBIL, who was a landowner and minor nobleman in the county of Northumberland. Records from this time also mention a John CABBIL, who was a merchant in the city of York.

During the 16th century, the name CABBIL was found in various parts of England and Scotland, with individuals bearing this surname residing in areas such as Oxfordshire, Lancashire, and the Scottish Lowlands. One notable figure from this period was Sir Robert CABBIL (1525-1589), who served as a magistrate and member of the Parliament of England.

In the 17th century, the CABBIL family had established a presence in the American colonies, with several members documented as early settlers in Virginia and Massachusetts. One such individual was Thomas CABBIL (1620-1678), who was a farmer and landowner in the Virginia Colony.

Another prominent figure with the surname CABBIL was Sir William CABBIL (1745-1821), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his distinguished service.

Throughout the centuries, the CABBIL surname has maintained its presence, although it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other surnames. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may remain somewhat uncertain, its historical roots can be traced back to the British Isles and the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cabbil

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

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 Cabbil 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 Cabbil 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 Cabbil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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