Explore the Family Name Kaden
The meaning of Kaden
German: habitational name from Kaaden (Czech Kadaň) in North Bohemia, or any of several other places called Kaden, examples of which are found in Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Reinhard, Ute.
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How common is the last name Kaden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaden has markedly increased between 2000 and 2010. It rose from a rank of 40,465 in 2000 to 37,341 in 2010, marking an improvement of 7.72%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname grew by approximately 17.29%, from 509 in 2000 to 597 in 2010. The proportion of people named Kaden per 100,000 also saw a slight increase of 5.26% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #37,341 | 7.72% |
| Count | 509 | 597 | 17.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaden
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White represented 97.84% of Kadens in 2000, this figure decreased to 91.29% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kadens identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.18% to 2.35%. Interestingly, the percentages of Kadens identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 2.68% and 2.51% respectively. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 91.29% | -6.69% |
| Black | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.35% | 99.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |