Explore the Family Name Caird
The meaning of Caird
Scottish: occupational name from Gaelic ceard ‘craftsman, tinker’. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Iain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caird in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caird saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492nd most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 75,317th place, representing a drop of 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period from 283 to 256, a decrease of 9.54%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Caird per 100,000 residents decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #75,317 | -15% |
| Count | 283 | 256 | -9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caird
Looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Caird surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.29% identified as White, increasing to 95.31% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased slightly from 2.12% to 2.34%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.83% to 2.34%, and there were no individuals who identified as Black in 2010, compared to 1.77% in 2000. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 95.31% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.34% | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.34% | -17.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.77% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |