Explore the Family Name Cayson
The meaning of Cayson
English: variant of Cason.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cayson saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cayson was ranked as the 35,288th most popular surname in the United States, with 604 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,899, with only 586 individuals identified under this name. This represents a 7.4% decrease in rank and a 2.98% decrease in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,899 | -7.4% |
| Count | 604 | 586 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cayson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cayson also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 56.62% of individuals with the surname were identified as White, while 41.64% were Black. By 2010, these proportions had changed to 52.22% White and 37.91% Black, indicating a -7.77% change for Whites and a 9.84% increase for Blacks. Over the same period, the Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor increase from 1.82% to 2.05%, a change of 12.64%. Those identified with two or more races increased significantly from 2.81% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010, a 33.45% increase. No individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.62% | 52.22% | -7.77% |
| Black | 37.91% | 41.64% | 9.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 3.75% | 33.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.05% | 12.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |