Explore the Family Name Cazes
The meaning of Cazes
French: topographic name from a plural derivative of Occitan caza ‘house’ (see Caza), or a habitational name from (Les) Cazes, the name of several places in the south of France, of the same etymology. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile.
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How common is the last name Cazes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cazes saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Cazes dropped from 63,632 in 2000 to 78,821 in 2010, marking a decrease of 23.87 percent. The count or number of people with this surname also experienced a reduction. In 2000, there were approximately 293 individuals with the surname Cazes, which decreased to 242 by 2010, a drop of around 17.41 percent. This shift impacted the proportion of the surname per 100k, decreasing from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #78,821 | -23.87% |
| Count | 293 | 242 | -17.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cazes
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people with the surname Cazes identify as White. However, the percentage of individuals who identify as such has slightly decreased from 93.52 percent in 2000 to 88.84 percent in 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in people identifying as Hispanic from 5.46 percent in 2000 to 8.68 percent in 2010, marking a considerable rise of 58.97 percent. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as they maintained a steady 0 percent during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 88.84% | -5% |
| Hispanic | 5.46% | 8.68% | 58.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |