Explore the Family Name Caney
The meaning of Caney
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two places in northern France called Cagny, one in Calvados (Normandy), the other one in Somme (Picardy).
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How common is the last name Caney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caney has slightly decreased over the last decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 81,700 with a count of 215 individuals, which equated to approximately 0.08 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, the popularity dipped by 13.05%, moving the rank to 92,358 and the count to 199, representing about 0.07 per 100,000 residents. This shift indicates a 7.44% decrease in the number of people with this surname in the span of ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #92,358 | -13.05% |
| Count | 215 | 199 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caney
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group identifying with the Caney surname is predominantly White, accounting for 93.02% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 85.93% in 2010. The Hispanic presence within the Caney surname increased from 3.72% to 4.02% during the same period. Notably, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Black, jumping from 3.26% to 7.04%. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Natives from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 85.93% | -7.62% |
| Black | 3.26% | 7.04% | 115.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 4.02% | 8.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |