Explore the Family Name Cavnar
The meaning of Cavnar
Variant of Cavener.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cavnar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cavnar" has been tracked in terms of its popularity. In 2000, it ranked 70,273 and increased slightly to 69,996 in 2010, a minor increase of approximately 0.39. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 260 to 280 during the same decade, marking an increase of 7.69 percent. However, the proportion of individuals named Cavnar per 100,000 people saw a decrease by 10.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #69,996 | 0.39% |
| Count | 260 | 280 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavnar
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname "Cavnar," data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the predominant ethnic identity is White, accounting for 91.15 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 90.00 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, growing from 4.62 percent to 5.71 percent over the ten years. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.08 percent to 2.86 percent. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 90% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 5.71% | 23.59% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 2.86% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |