Explore the Family Name Caves
The meaning of Caves
English: variant of Cave, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Caves' saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 16,349th to 16,909th. However, despite this drop in rank, there was actually an increase in count, with the number of people bearing the surname 'Caves' rising by 3.82%, from 1,622 in 2000 to 1,684 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5%, indicating that while more people bear the 'Caves' surname, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames has declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,349 | #16,909 | -3.43% |
| Count | 1,622 | 1,684 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caves
Turning to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname 'Caves' identify as White, although this percentage fell from 87.36% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black increased over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentage rising from 0.68% to 1.13%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 22.74%, making it the only ethnic identity apart from White to see a decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 85.15% | -2.53% |
| Black | 6.78% | 8.25% | 21.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.14% | 28.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.14% | -22.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.19% | 60.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 1.13% | 66.18% |