Explore the Family Name Cawthorn
The meaning of Cawthorn
English: variant of Cawthorne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cawthorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cawthorn gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,106 in terms of prevalence but improved to a rank of 34,272 by 2010, representing a positive change of 2.38%. The total count of individuals bearing the Cawthorn surname increased from 608 in 2000 to 662 in 2010, an increase of 8.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased slightly by 4.35%, indicating a different growth rate compared to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #34,272 | 2.38% |
| Count | 608 | 662 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cawthorn
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cawthorn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts over the decade. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White decreased from 80.10% to 72.81%, while those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 16.45% to 22.51%. The Hispanic percentage also saw a notable rise, moving from 1.15% to 1.96%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased their representation from 1.48% to 1.81%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 72.81% | -9.1% |
| Black | 16.45% | 22.51% | 36.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.96% | 70.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.81% | 22.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |