Explore the Family Name Caicedo

The meaning of Caicedo

Spanish: habitational name from Caicedo de Yuso (Kaízedo Behekoa in Basque) or Caicedo Sopeña (Kaízedo Goikoa in Basque), two towns in the province of Araba/Álava in the Basque Country. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Jorge, Jose, Hernando, Juan, Julio, Alvaro, Eduardo, Fernando, Gustavo, Ines.

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How common is the last name Caicedo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caicedo has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,138th in frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 13,034th, marking an improvement of 19.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade, from 1,647 to 2,356, indicating a growth rate of 43.05%. The representation of the Caicedo surname per 100,000 people also increased by 31.15%.

20002010Change
Rank#16,138#13,03419.23%
Count1,6472,35643.05%
Proportion per 100k0.610.831.15%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caicedo

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Caicedo, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as Hispanic held the majority at 89.86%, and this percentage increased to 91.26% by 2010. There was a slight increase among those identifying as Black, from 1.52% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 8.08% to 6.66%. There were no instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander represented 0.30% of the Caicedos. Individuals identifying under two or more races were present in 2000 at 0.36%, but data for this category was suppressed in 2010.

20002010Change
Hispanic89.86%91.26%1.56%
White8.08%6.66%-17.57%
Black1.52%1.57%3.29%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.3%0%
Two or More Races0.36%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%