Explore the Family Name Cagley
The meaning of Cagley
Altered form of Kegley, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Cagley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cagley has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 36,860 but by 2010, it had fallen to 40,016, representing a change of -8.56%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped slightly from 571 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.03%. Consequently, the proportion of the Cagley surname per 100k people also experienced a dip of around 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #40,016 | -8.56% |
| Count | 571 | 548 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cagley
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cagley has shown minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those holding this surname identified as White, with proportions rising slightly from 92.82% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 3.15% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. The census recorded new data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 with 1.09%, whereas the percentage was zero in 2000. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a drop from 1.75% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals associated with the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 93.43% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 3.28% | 4.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.23% | 1.09% | -11.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |