Explore the Family Name Cavers
The meaning of Cavers
Scottish: habitational name from Cavers in Roxburghshire.
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How common is the last name Cavers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cavers has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 87,729th and by 2010 it had fallen to 106,570th, representing a 21.48% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Cavers surname also declined from 197 to 167 during this period, indicating a decrease of 15.23%. Concurrently, the proportion of individuals named Cavers per 100,000 population shrank by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #106,570 | -21.48% |
| Count | 197 | 167 | -15.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavers
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Cavers surname. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islanders or Hispanics in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced slightly by 1.55%, falling from 64.47% in 2000 to 63.47% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased by 5.09% over the decade, rising from 27.92% in 2000 to 29.34% in 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races were only recorded in 2000 at 2.54%, while people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although represented in 2000 at 3.05%, were not recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.47% | 63.47% | -1.55% |
| Black | 27.92% | 29.34% | 5.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |