Explore the Family Name Cauldwell
The meaning of Cauldwell
English (Derbyshire and Lancashire): variant of Caudill.
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How common is the last name Cauldwell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cauldwell has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 49249 to 50106, a -1.74% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has slightly increased during this period, up by 4.24% from 401 to 418. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.15 to 0.14, marking a -6.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #50,106 | -1.74% |
| Count | 401 | 418 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cauldwell
When it comes to ethnic identity, Cauldwell showed some changes over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable, falling just slightly from 81.80% to 81.58%. The percentage identifying as Black also saw a modest decrease from 11.72% to 11.24%. Interestingly, those identifying as of two or more races saw an increase of 31.02%, rising from 2.74% to 3.59%. The count for Asian/Pacific Islander remained at zero, while the Hispanic identification dropped entirely from 1.50% to 0%. The count for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was not recorded in 2000, but emerged at 1.44% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 81.58% | -0.27% |
| Black | 11.72% | 11.24% | -4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 3.59% | 31.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |