Explore the Family Name Caire
The meaning of Caire
1. French (southern): topographic name from caire ‘edge, square rock’ (from Latin quadrum) or a habitational name from (Le) Caire, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. Catalan: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Emilio, Eloy, Rafael, Conception, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Caire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caire has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Caire was ranked as the 45,735th most popular surname in the United States with approximately 440 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,636 and the count of individuals with the surname had decreased to 423, resulting in a change of -8.53% in rank and -3.86% in number of bearers. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 12.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #49,636 | -8.53% |
| Count | 440 | 423 | -3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Caire also showed some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported bearers of the Caire surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 67.95% in 2000 to 62.65% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanics increased notably from 21.82% in 2000 to 28.61% in 2010, marking a change of 31.12%. Those who identify as Black within the Caire surname group saw a decrease from 9.55% in 2000 to 7.33% in 2010. Interestingly, 1.42% of individuals with the Caire surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.95% | 62.65% | -7.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.82% | 28.61% | 31.12% |
| Black | 9.55% | 7.33% | -23.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |