Explore the Family Name Catledge
The meaning of Catledge
1. English: variant of Cartledge. This form is now rare in Britain. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of South German Göttlich, from the old personal name Godolec, cognate with Goetz.
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How common is the last name Catledge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Catledge ranked 41,320 in popularity in 2000. By 2010, its popularity had slightly increased, moving up to rank 40,976. This represents a change of 0.83. In terms of count, there were 497 individuals with the surname Catledge in 2000, and this number grew to 532 by 2010, marking an increase of 7.04. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #40,976 | 0.83% |
| Count | 497 | 532 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catledge
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, the majority of people with the Catledge surname identified as White (67.20%), followed by Black (29.18%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.21%) or as belonging to two or more races (2.21%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 63.72%, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising to 5.45%. The percentage of those identifying as Black dipped slightly to 27.82%, while the Hispanic population saw a significant increase to 2.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 63.72% | -5.18% |
| Black | 29.18% | 27.82% | -4.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 5.45% | 146.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.26% | 86.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |