Explore the Family Name Cudney
The meaning of Cudney
Altered form of English Codner.
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How common is the last name Cudney in the United States?
The surname Cudney, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,427th popular but slightly dropped in ranking to 23,205th popular by 2010, a decrease of 3.47%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,071 in 2000 to 1,099 in 2010, showing a rise of 2.61%. Even though the total number of individuals with this surname rose, the overall proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,427 | #23,205 | -3.47% |
| Count | 1,071 | 1,099 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cudney
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnicity associated with the surname Cudney is White, which constituted 95.05% in 2000 and 93.18% in 2010, marking a small reduction of 1.97%. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 2.24% to 3.46%, a growth of 54.46%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.68% to 2.00%. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. African American representation was present in 2000 at 0.84% but was not reported in the 2010 Census. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerged in 2010, making up 0.73% of the Cudneys.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 93.18% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.46% | 54.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2% | 19.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |