Explore the Family Name Cuddihy
The meaning of Cuddihy
Irish: variant of Cuddy. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal, Finbarr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cuddihy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cuddihy has experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank shifted from 47,026 to 44,576, indicating a 5.21% rise in its position on the list of most common surnames. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 13.41%, going from 425 people in 2000 to 482 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16, showing that despite its increased prevalence, the name's overall frequency in the population has not changed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #44,576 | 5.21% |
| Count | 425 | 482 | 13.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuddihy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Cuddihy surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.05% between 2000 and 2010. This period also saw a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.47% to 4.77%. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" saw its first representation in 2010, accounting for 1.04% of those with this surname. There were no recorded percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.36% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.47% | 4.77% | 6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |