Explore the Family Name Caven
The meaning of Caven
Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Cavin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caven has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a ranking of 29,815 but that fell to 34,618 by 2010, indicating a 16.11 percent drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased within this period from 744 to 653 people, which corresponds to a 12.23 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #34,618 | -16.11% |
| Count | 744 | 653 | -12.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caven
The ethnicity associated with the surname Caven has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.41 to 91.12 percent. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander descent reduced by 14.81 percent, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline of 47.03 percent. Interestingly, there was an increase in those of Black ethnic identity, rising from 2.96 to 5.05 percent. Additionally, although there were no respondents identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 the Hispanic representation was at 1.84 percent, while the latter remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 91.12% | -2.45% |
| Black | 2.96% | 5.05% | 70.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.07% | -47.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0.92% | -14.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |