2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cacka
A Serbian surname referring to an ancestor from the village of Čačak.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Cacka. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cacka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Cacka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacka, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cacka
The surname "CACKA" is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic, during the late 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old Czech word "kačka," which means "duck." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who had a particular physical resemblance or behavior associated with ducks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a manuscript from 1298, where a certain "Jan Cacka" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Nové Město nad Metují. In the 14th century, the name is found in various records from the cities of Prague and Olomouc, suggesting that it had spread to urban areas by that time.
During the 15th century, the surname appears to have been particularly prevalent in the region of Moravia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Several historical documents from this period, including tax records and legal contracts, feature individuals with the surname Cacka or variations such as Kaczka and Kačka.
One notable figure with this surname was Jan Cacka (c. 1420-1490), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Brno. He is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his involvement in local politics and his philanthropic efforts, which included the construction of a hospital and a school.
Another individual of note was Vavřinec Cacka (c. 1505-1572), a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Prague. He was known for his works on biblical exegesis and his translations of religious texts from Latin into Czech.
In the 17th century, the Cacka surname can be found in records from various parts of the Holy Roman Empire, suggesting that members of this family had migrated or sought opportunities beyond the borders of Bohemia and Moravia. For instance, there are records of a Johann Cacka (c. 1610-1680) who was a respected craftsman and guild member in the city of Nuremberg.
Another notable figure was Karel Cacka (1675-1742), a military officer who served in the Austrian army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Cacka surname continued to be found in various parts of Central Europe, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in fields such as education, medicine, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cacka
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacka, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cacka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cacka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 111
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cacka
Cacka appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,325 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 630 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,325 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 630 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cacka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #143,511 | 0.4% |
| Count | 115 | 118 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cacka bearers went from 115 to 118 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 630 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #143,511.
FAQ
Cacka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cacka?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Cacka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Cacka?
Cacka ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Cacka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cacka.
Has Cacka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cacka went from 115 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Cacka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacka, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cacka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cacka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cacka (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cacka mean?
A Serbian surname referring to an ancestor from the village of Čačak. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cacka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Cacka?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Cacka at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.