Explore the Family Name Cadet
The meaning of Cadet
1. French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): relationship name from cadet ‘younger/youngest (son)’, used to identify the younger of two bearers of the same name in a family or in a group. This surname is most common in Haiti. 2. French: nickname from Old Occitan cadet ‘small dog’. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Antoine, Francois, Jacques, Luc, Marthe, Yanick, Yves, Andre, Andree, Chantal, Chantel.
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How common is the last name Cadet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cadet has significantly grown in popularity since 2000. In 2000, Cadet ranked 9988th in popularity and by 2010, it had jumped to 7240th place, marking a increase of 27.51%. The number of people with this surname also saw a substantial rise over the decade, with a total count of 2979 in 2000 to 4607 in 2010. This represents a population growth of 54.65%. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 1.1 individuals named Cadet in 2000 and this figure increased to 1.56 in 2010, an increase of 41.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,988 | #7,240 | 27.51% |
| Count | 2,979 | 4,607 | 54.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.56 | 41.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadet
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cadet. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black (82.58%), a figure that rose to 87.76% in 2010. The percentage of Cadets identifying as White saw a moderate increase from 3.42% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Cadets of Hispanic ethnicity grew slightly from 4.30% to 4.91%. However, the proportion of Cadets identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native declined during this period. Notably, the percentage of Cadets identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 8.73% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.58% | 87.76% | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 4.91% | 14.19% |
| White | 3.42% | 4.88% | 42.69% |
| Two or More Races | 8.73% | 1.89% | -78.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.35% | -38.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.22% | -45% |