Explore the Family Name Caughran
The meaning of Caughran
Irish and Scottish: variant of Caughron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caughran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caughran experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,412th most popular name which slipped to the 83,226th position in 2010, representing a 13.37% decrease in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Caughran surname also decreased from 246 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, marking an 8.13% drop. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #83,226 | -13.37% |
| Count | 246 | 226 | -8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caughran
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the Caughran surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group represented over 94% of the total, although there was a slight decrease from 95.53% to 94.69%. The next largest ethnic group were those identifying as Hispanic, but this group also saw a decrease from 2.85% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, a 22.46% difference. No changes were noted in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.69% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.21% | -22.46% |
| 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% |