Explore the Family Name Cagney
The meaning of Cagney
Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caingnigh ‘descendant of Caingneach’, a personal name meaning ‘pleader’ or a byname for a contentious person. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Cagney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cagney decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,567th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 34,427th, reflecting a decrease of 5.71%. The total number of people carrying the Cagney surname also dropped from 665 in 2000 to 658 in 2010, a decrease of 1.05%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 12.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,427 | -5.71% |
| Count | 665 | 658 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cagney
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cagney. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (95.34%), followed by Hispanic (1.65%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.20%), Black (1.05%), and Two or More Races (0.75%). By 2010, the percentage of Cagneys identifying as White had dipped slightly to 94.68%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic had risen to 2.13%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, which jumped to 1.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both fell to zero, and the proportion of Black individuals remained relatively stable at 1.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 94.68% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.13% | 29.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.67% | 122.67% |
| Black | 1.05% | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |