Explore the Family Name Cavey
The meaning of Cavey
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dháibhidh, and so akin to McDevitt. 2. English: possibly a nickname from an extended adjectival form of Middle English caive (Anglo-Norman cäive) ‘epileptic’, literally ‘prone to falling’. 3. French: variant of Cave.
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How common is the last name Cavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Cavey' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 25,147, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28,001, marking an 11.35 percent drop in rank. The number of people carrying the surname also fell from 925 to 856 during this period, representing a 7.46 percent decrease. The proportion of individuals with the surname Cavey per 100,000 people saw a decline as well, falling 14.71 percent from 0.34 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #28,001 | -11.35% |
| Count | 925 | 856 | -7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavey
On the topic of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cavey' between 2000 and 2010. The majority share of those with the surname remained predominantly white, although there was a minor decline from 97.19 percent to 96.73 percent. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Cavey surname almost doubled, going from 0.86 percent to 1.75 percent. Meanwhile, the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities associated with the surname disappeared entirely, whereas they had both been represented at 0.54 percent in 2000. The representation of those identifying as two or more races also declined slightly, from 0.86 to 0.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.73% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.75% | 103.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.82% | -4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |