Explore the Family Name Cauthon
The meaning of Cauthon
English: variant of Cawthorne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cauthon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cauthon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 45,735th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 51,941st spot, marking a 13.57% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 440 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a 9.09% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #51,941 | -13.57% |
| Count | 440 | 400 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cauthon
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Cauthon surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white remained the majority, though their proportion slightly declined from 87.50% in 2000 to 86.00% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 5.00% to 5.75% over the same period. There was a notable rise in those claiming two or more races, increasing from 2.05% to 3.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as black appeared in 2010 at 2.50%, while the Hispanic category dropped from 3.18% in 2000 to 0 in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group remained consistently at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 86% | -1.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5% | 5.75% | 15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.25% | 58.54% |
| Black | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 0% | 0% |