Explore the Family Name Cauthen
The meaning of Cauthen
English: variant of Cawthorne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cauthen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cauthen has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 8,679 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 8,956 - a change of -3.19%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Cauthen increased from 3,487 to 3,655 during the same period, representing a growth rate of 4.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight dip from 1.29 to 1.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,679 | #8,956 | -3.19% |
| Count | 3,487 | 3,655 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.24 | -3.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cauthen
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cauthen between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (71.87% in 2000 decreasing to 67.85% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.14% to 0.27%), Hispanic (0.66% to 1.37%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.32% to 0.79%). Those identifying as Black or of Two or more races also rose from 25.70% to 27.31% and 1.32% to 2.41% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.87% | 67.85% | -5.59% |
| Black | 25.7% | 27.31% | 6.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.41% | 82.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 1.37% | 107.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.79% | 146.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.14% | 0.27% | 92.86% |