Explore the Family Name Cahow
The meaning of Cahow
English: 1. habitational name of Norman origin from Caien, France (earlier recorded as Cahou, 1195), a lost place near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. 2. habitational name from Kew inGreater London (earlier Cayho, 1327), which is probably namedwith Old English cǣg ‘key’ (used here in the sense ‘projecting land’) + hōh ‘hill spur’.
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How common is the last name Cahow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cahow has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd most popular surname and dropped to the 73,666th spot by 2010, marking a 4.53% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 259 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.54%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #73,666 | -4.53% |
| Count | 259 | 263 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cahow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cahow, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 96.91% in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.06% in 2010. There was an increase in the Hispanic ethnicity association, rising by 31.03% from 2.32% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. No significant change was noted for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as they remained at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. The data marked "(S)" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.06% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.04% | 31.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |