Explore the Family Name Cawvey
The meaning of Cawvey
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cawvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cawvey' saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 71,678. This represents a change of 2.69 positions. The number of people with this surname also increased from 245 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, an increase of 11.02%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #71,678 | 2.69% |
| Count | 245 | 272 | 11.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cawvey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cawvey'. As of 2010, a vast majority (93.75%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, a slight decrease from 94.29% in 2000. There was also a small percentage (2.21%) that identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, down from 2.86% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, the census did record a new ethnic identity for the Cawvey surname during this period. By 2010, 1.84% of people with the surname Cawvey identified as Hispanic or belonged to two or more races, categories that were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 93.75% | -0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.86% | 2.21% | -22.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |