Explore the Family Name Cadman
The meaning of Cadman
English: 1. from Middle English cade ‘barrel used for herring or other fish’ + man, perhaps a metonymic occupational name denoting a maker of casks. 2. occupational name meaning ‘servant of a man named Cade’ (see Cade). 3. possibly from an unrecorded Middle English form of Old English Cædmon, apparently of Brittonic origin (from Catumānos), although there is no evidence for the name after the Norman Conquest.
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How common is the last name Cadman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cadman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,397th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 22,673rd, representing a change of -11.16%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 1,211 to 1,131, a reduction of -6.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar decline, dropping from 0.45 to 0.38, a drop of -15.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,397 | #22,673 | -11.16% |
| Count | 1,211 | 1,131 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.38 | -15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Cadman surname identified as White in both years, although the percentage fell slightly from 83.32% to 78.87%. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 13.46% in 2000 to 15.83% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased, going from 0.83% to 1.68%. The Hispanic percentage rose from 1.73% to 2.83%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.32% | 78.87% | -5.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.46% | 15.83% | 17.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.83% | 63.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.68% | 102.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |