Explore the Family Name Cadavid

The meaning of Cadavid

Galician: probably a topographic name related to cádavo, cádava ‘stump of a burned tree or bush’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Alvaro, Gonzalo, Carlos, Jaime, Luz, Rosalba, Ana, Aracelly, Blanca, Cesar.

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How common is the last name Cadavid in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cadavid has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cadavid was ranked 29,481st in terms of popularity with a count of 755. By 2010, the rank had improved to 24,702nd with a notable increase in the count to 1,010. This represents a 16.21% improvement in rank and a significant 33.77% increase in count. The data also indicates that the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 21.43% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#29,481#24,70216.21%
Count7551,01033.77%
Proportion per 100k0.280.3421.43%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadavid

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Cadavid surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 89.27% of those carrying the surname identified as Hispanic, a figure which rose slightly to 91.49% in 2010. During the same period, there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as White, from 10.33% in 2000 to 7.92% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Hispanic89.27%91.49%2.49%
White10.33%7.92%-23.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%