Explore the Family Name Cauvin
The meaning of Cauvin
French: nickname derived from cauve, a regional form of chauve ‘bald’ (see Chauvin). Compare Covin.
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How common is the last name Cauvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cauvin saw a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by 5.28% from 131,366 in 2000 to 138,304 in 2010. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased by 1.68%, with 119 people in 2000 and 121 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #138,304 | -5.28% |
| Count | 119 | 121 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cauvin
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Cauvin between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as White (62.18%), followed by Black (30.25%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 54.55%, the percentage identifying as Black increased to 38.02%. Interestingly, although there were no reported instances of Hispanic identity associated with the surname Cauvin in 2000, by 2010, 4.96% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.18% | 54.55% | -12.27% |
| Black | 30.25% | 38.02% | 25.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |