Explore the Family Name Cadieux
The meaning of Cadieux
Breton and French: variant of Breton Cadiou, a derivative of kad, cad (Old Breton cat) ‘battle’, used as a nickname for a fighter or as a personal name. Compare Kiah. History: Jean Cadieux from Luché-Pringé in Sarthe, France, married Marie Valade in Montreal, QC, in 1663. His descendants also bear an altered form of the surname, Kiah. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Armand, Pierre, Alban, Emile, Euclide, Gaston, Gervais, Jacques, Jean-Guy, Normand.
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How common is the last name Cadieux in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cadieux saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,785 in popularity and slightly slipped to 20,864 in 2010, marking a small decrease of 0.38 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, showed an increase. In 2000, there were 1,181 individuals with the surname Cadieux, which increased by 7.03 percent to 1,264 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,785 | #20,864 | -0.38% |
| Count | 1,181 | 1,264 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadieux
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cadieux, the overwhelming majority identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.10 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.41 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.78 percent in 2000 to 2.45 percent in 2010. Similarly, those who identified with two or more races rose from 0.93 percent to 1.27 percent over the same period. There was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.68 percent in 2000 to 0.47 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.41% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.45% | 37.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.27% | 36.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.47% | -30.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |