Explore the Family Name Caddy
The meaning of Caddy
English (Cornwall and Dorset): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Caddy, a pet form of Old English Cada (see Cade).
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How common is the last name Caddy in the United States?
The surname "Caddy" saw minor shifts in its popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 25,076th most common surname, slightly dropping to 25,725th place by 2010, a change of -2.59%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 928 to 958 during this same period, marking a growth of 3.23%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k dropped by 5.88%, going from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #25,725 | -2.59% |
| Count | 928 | 958 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caddy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range for the surname "Caddy." The largest group identifying with this surname is white, with 84.16% in 2000 increasing marginally to 84.24% in 2010. The black ethnicity group constituted 8.84% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 8.46% a decade later. The Hispanic ethnicity decreased from 2.80% to 2.40% over the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed decreases in their percentages. However, the group identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.16% | 84.24% | 0.1% |
| Black | 8.84% | 8.46% | -4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.61% | 102.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.4% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.77% | -3.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.52% | -51.85% |