Explore the Family Name Caires
The meaning of Caires
Portuguese: habitational name from Caires, a place in Braga. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Armando, Claudio, Mario, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Caires in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caires saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 41,130 in 2000 and 41,959 in 2010, this represents a minor drop of about 2%. In terms of actual count, however, the number of individuals bearing the Caires surname increased by 3.6% during the same period, from 500 in 2000 to 518 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population fell slightly by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,959 | -2.02% |
| Count | 500 | 518 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caires
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Caires also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a significant increase of 76.94% in Asian/Pacific Islander representation, going from 3.6% in 2000 to 6.37% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by about 17% over the decade. A slight reduction of 2.49% was observed in the white demographic, while the Hispanic percentage experienced an increase of 17.66%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 76.25% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 11.6% | 9.65% | -16.81% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 7.53% | 17.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 6.37% | 76.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |