Explore the Family Name Caughron
The meaning of Caughron
1. Altered form of Scottish Cochran. 2. Shortened and altered form of Irish McCaghren.
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How common is the last name Caughron in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Caughron, as based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 25,564 to 25,865, a change of -1.18%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname has increased by 4.85%, from 907 in 2000 to 951 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 5.88%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #25,865 | -1.18% |
| Count | 907 | 951 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caughron
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Caughron identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.68% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw an increase from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, a change of 80.81%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010, a change of 127.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.79% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2% | 127.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.79% | 80.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |