Explore the Family Name Cavan
The meaning of Cavan
1. Irish (Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caomháin, ‘son of Caomhán (Kevin)’, a diminutive of the personal name Caomh (see O’Keefe). In some cases the name may perhaps be an alternative Anglicized form of Caomhánach (see Kavanagh). 2. Filipino: variant of Caban. 3. Vietnamese: apparently from a combination of two personal names (the middle name Cả meaning ‘the eldest’ and the personal name Văn meaning ‘literature’) recorded as a surname after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Oai, Onh, Phanh, Vinh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cavan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cavan" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cavan was ranked 34,259 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 37,125, a drop of 8.37%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 626 in 2000 to 601 in 2010, marking a 3.99% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Cavan per 100,000 people dropped by 13.04% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #37,125 | -8.37% |
| Count | 626 | 601 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavan
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cavan" using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the largest group identifying as White decreased by 5.50%, going from 61.98% in 2000 to 58.57% in 2010, other identities saw increases. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 26.20% in 2000 to 26.62% in 2010, a modest increase of 1.60%. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity also increased from 7.35% in 2000 to 8.65% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 17.69%. The group identifying as two or more races saw the largest surge, jumping from 3.19% in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010, which represents a substantial growth of 35.74%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.98% | 58.57% | -5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.2% | 26.62% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 7.35% | 8.65% | 17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 4.33% | 35.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |