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

Cacal, 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 Cacal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cacal in America

Cacal is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cacal surname appeared 408 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 Cacal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cacal 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 Cacal

The surname CACAL has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "cacalo," which means "a small basket" or "a container." This suggests that the name may have referred to a trade or occupation related to basket-making or carrying goods in baskets.

The earliest known reference to the CACAL surname can be found in the municipal archives of Valencia, where a certain Juan CACAL was mentioned in a document from 1487. This record suggests that the name was already established in the region during the latter part of the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the CACAL surname spread to other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Catalonia. Notable individuals bearing this name during this time include Diego CACAL, a merchant from Seville who was involved in the trade with the Spanish colonies in the Americas, and Margarita CACAL, a renowned lace-maker from Barcelona whose intricate designs were highly sought after by the nobility.

By the 17th century, the CACAL surname had gained prominence in the Canary Islands, where several families with this name were documented. One notable figure was Pedro CACAL (1622-1698), a wealthy landowner and vintner who played a crucial role in the development of the wine industry on the island of Tenerife.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the CACAL surname also made its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show a Francisco CACAL (1711-1783), who was a respected silversmith in Mexico City, and his work can still be found in various museums and private collections.

Another prominent figure with the CACAL surname was María CACAL (1789-1847), a pioneering educator from Cádiz, Spain, who established one of the first schools for girls in the region. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to female education earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime.

While the CACAL surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, with its origins rooted in the country's diverse occupations and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cacal

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

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

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