Explore the Family Name Cavendish
How common is the last name Cavendish in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cavendish increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cavendish was ranked the 49,159th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it rose to the 48,530th position, marking a 1.28% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew over this period from 402 to 435, an increase of 8.21%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #48,530 | 1.28% |
| Count | 402 | 435 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavendish
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Cavendish surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of people with the Cavendish surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 95.02% to 94.02%. The Hispanic representation within the Cavendish surname group saw a notable increase, going from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, some individuals with this surname identified as Black, which was not the case in 2000. Representation of Two or more races decreased slightly, whilst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.02% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.99% | 71.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.15% | -7.26% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |