Explore the Family Name Caillet
The meaning of Caillet
French: 1. topographic name for a person living on a patch of pebbly or stony soil, or a habitational name from (Le) Caillet, the name of several places in various parts of France, from a diminutive of Caille 1. 2. derivative of Cail 3 ‘curds’, a metonymic occupational name for a dairy worker.
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How common is the last name Caillet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caillet has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 95,091st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 102,197th spot, marking a 7.47 percent decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight drop from 178 in 2000 to 176 in 2010, translating into a 1.12 percent reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Caillet per 100k decreased by 14.29 percent in the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #102,197 | -7.47% |
| Count | 178 | 176 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caillet
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Caillet, there have been shifts in distribution between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White decreased from 82.02 percent to 78.98 percent. The Hispanic percentage saw a marginal increase from 4.49 percent to 4.55 percent. Individuals identifying as Black also increased from 11.24 percent to 11.93 percent. Notably, those identifying with two or more races were registered at 2.84 percent in 2010, not having been recorded in the 2000 census. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with their proportions remaining at zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.02% | 78.98% | -3.71% |
| Black | 11.24% | 11.93% | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 4.55% | 1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |