Explore the Family Name Kadish
The meaning of Kadish
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Kadish, derived from Hebrew qadish ‘prayer for the dead, heir’. 2. Americanized form of German Kadisch: from the old personal name Cado of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Kadish in the United States?
The surname Kadish showed a decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell from 35,860 in 2000 to 42,937 in 2010, marking a 19.74% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased within this period, down by 14.86% from 592 to 504. Correspondingly, the proportion of the Kadish surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 22.73%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #42,937 | -19.74% |
| Count | 592 | 504 | -14.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kadish
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kadish were of White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.11% identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.43% in 2010. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races was at 1.01% in 2000 but dropped to 0% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.03% in 2000 and 1.98% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There were no reports of individuals with the Kadish surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 96.43% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 1.98% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |