Explore the Family Name Cairnes
The meaning of Cairnes
Scottish: variant of Cairns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cairnes in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cairnes" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 52,403 in 2000 to rank 53,419 in 2010. This change represents a decrease of 1.94%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.03% during the same period, growing from 372 in 2000 to 387 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,419 | -1.94% |
| Count | 372 | 387 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cairnes
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname "Cairnes" also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.24% identified as White which slightly decreased to 95.35% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.69% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, representing a 24.91% change. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories either remaining constant or having their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.35% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.36% | 24.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |