Explore the Family Name Cadenas
The meaning of Cadenas
Spanish and Catalan: plural form of Cadena. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Julio, Alejandro, Aramis, Jesus, Juan, Luis, Manuel, Maria Isabel, Pedro, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Cadenas in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Cadenas' has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,164th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 15,625th spot, marking an improvement of 18.47 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 1,311 in 2000 to 1,870 in 2010, a growth of 42.64 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname 'Cadenas' per 100,000 also grew by 28.57 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,164 | #15,625 | 18.47% |
| Count | 1,311 | 1,870 | 42.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.63 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadenas
On the topic of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority of people with the surname 'Cadenas' identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this figure stood at 93.36 percent and slightly increased to 94.17 percent by 2010. A smaller percentage identifies as White, although this group saw a decrease from 5.80 percent in 2000 to 4.22 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.69 percent in 2000 to 1.44 percent in 2010. There were no changes for those who identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.36% | 94.17% | 0.87% |
| White | 5.8% | 4.22% | -27.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.44% | 108.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |