Explore the Family Name Cains
The meaning of Cains
English (of Norman origin): variant of Caines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cains in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cains has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,575th and by 2010, it had dropped to 54,752nd, a change of -15.09%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname decreased from 419 to 376, marking a reduction of -10.26%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also saw a fall from 0.16 to 0.13, a shift of -18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #54,752 | -15.09% |
| Count | 419 | 376 | -10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cains
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the Cains surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. However, there were increases in the proportion of people identifying as "Two or more races" (from 1.19% to 1.33%) and as Black (from 21.96% to 23.67%). Moreover, those identifying as Hispanic experienced the most significant increase, from 5.49% to 9.57%. On the other hand, people identifying as White decreased from 71.36% to 64.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.36% | 64.89% | -9.07% |
| Black | 21.96% | 23.67% | 7.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 9.57% | 74.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.33% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |