Explore the Family Name Cadogan
The meaning of Cadogan
1. Welsh (Pembrokeshire and Glamorgan) and Irish (of Welsh origin): from the Old Welsh personal name Catgucaun, Catguocawn, modernized as Cadwgon. It is composed of cad ‘battle’ + gogawn ‘honour, glory’. See also Wogan. The surname is stressed, like its Welsh original, on the penultimate syllable, hence its occasional development to Duggan. 2. Irish: from Ó Ceadagáin ‘descendant of Ceadagán’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Dermot.
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How common is the last name Cadogan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Cadogan surname has experienced a notable increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 23,501 in frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 19,210 — an upward shift of 18.26%. The number of individuals with this last name also grew significantly from 1,008 in 2000 to 1,413 in 2010, marking a 40.18% surge. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by nearly a third during this period, from 0.37 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #19,210 | 18.26% |
| Count | 1,008 | 1,413 | 40.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.48 | 29.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cadogan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cadogan has also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as per the information provided in the Decennial U.S. Census. White people made up 37.60% of individuals with this surname in 2000, but this figure rose to 43.95% by 2010, a 16.89% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 53.67% to 45.93%. The proportion of Cadogans who identified as Hispanic saw a considerable jump of 35.39%, going from 4.86% to 6.58%. There was a decrease amongst individuals identifying with two or more races, sliding from 3.57% to 2.69%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.67% | 45.93% | -14.42% |
| White | 37.6% | 43.95% | 16.89% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 6.58% | 35.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 2.69% | -24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |