Explore the Family Name Cazeau
The meaning of Cazeau
French: habitational name from Cazeau, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France, or a topographic name, a variant of Cazau, from a derivative of Late Latin casale ‘hut, cottage’ (see Casal).
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How common is the last name Cazeau in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cazeau has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,708th, whereas in 2010, it advanced to the 38,265th spot, marking a positive change of 12.45%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 465 in 2000 to 579 in 2010, marking an upturn of 24.52%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Cazeau per 100k people increased by 17.65% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #38,265 | 12.45% |
| Count | 465 | 579 | 24.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cazeau
When it comes to ethnicity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data show that majority of individuals with the Cazeau surname identified as Black, with percentages increasing from 75.05% to 86.70% respectively. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, dropping from 10.97% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. The proportion of White individuals also decreased from 10.11% to 7.43%, while the Hispanic percentage slightly declined from 3.44% to 3.11%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.05% | 86.7% | 15.52% |
| White | 10.11% | 7.43% | -26.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 3.11% | -9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 10.97% | 2.07% | -81.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |