Explore the Family Name Cantey
The meaning of Cantey
Irish: variant of Canty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cantey in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cantey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,754 in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 24,914—a drop of 14.53 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 1,115 to 998, which represents a decrease of 10.49 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Canteys per 100,000 people fell by 17.07 percent, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #24,914 | -14.53% |
| Count | 1,115 | 998 | -10.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.34 | -17.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cantey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Cantey surname between 2000 and 2010. While the White population with this surname declined by 9.56 percent, the Black population increased by 7.49 percent. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanics with the Cantey surname rose dramatically from 0.72 to 1.90, marking an increase of 163.89 percent. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight increase of 11.11 percent. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.26% | 50.8% | 7.49% |
| White | 50.85% | 45.99% | -9.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.9% | 163.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.9% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |