Explore the Family Name Caveny
The meaning of Caveny
Irish: variant of Keaveney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caveny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caveny experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,855th most common surname in America, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 74,826th position. This is a significant decline of approximately 20.97%. The count of people carrying this surname also decreased from 303 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, representing a drop of 14.85%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Caveny per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #74,826 | -20.97% |
| Count | 303 | 258 | -14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caveny
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Caveny surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of about 1.33% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. No individuals with the Caveny surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.74% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.94% | 17.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |