Explore the Family Name Cavness
The meaning of Cavness
Variant of Cabaniss, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cavness in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cavness has been gradually gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, this surname was ranked 48,877th and had 405 carriers. By 2010, the rank improved to 47,614 and the count increased by 9.88% to reach 445 carriers. The proportion of Cavness per 100,000 individuals, however, remained static at 0.15 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #47,614 | 2.58% |
| Count | 405 | 445 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavness
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cavness as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group of Cavness carriers identified as White, though their proportion decreased slightly from 84.44% to 81.80%. The Black population also saw a small reduction, moving from 11.85% to 11.01%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more ethnicities experienced a significant increase, jumping from 1.48% to 4.94%. There were very few individuals who identified as Hispanic, with their numbers decreasing marginally from 1.48% to 1.35%. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifying with the Cavness surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.44% | 81.8% | -3.13% |
| Black | 11.85% | 11.01% | -7.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 4.94% | 233.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.35% | -8.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |