Explore the Family Name Cabiness
The meaning of Cabiness
Variant of Cabaniss, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cabiness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cabiness ranked 38,524 in popularity in 2000 and increased slightly to a rank of 40,204 in 2010, representing a change of -4.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor growth from 540 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, indicating a change of 0.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #40,204 | -4.36% |
| Count | 540 | 545 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cabiness
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cabiness, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly found within the Black community, which saw an increase from 51.48% in 2000 to 57.61% in 2010. The White community, holding the second-highest percentage, decreased from 44.81% to 35.96% over the same decade. There was a notable rise in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.85% to 4.04%. The Hispanic community experienced a slight increase from 1.30% to 1.65%, while there were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.48% | 57.61% | 11.91% |
| White | 44.81% | 35.96% | -19.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 4.04% | 118.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.65% | 26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |