Explore the Family Name Kadow
The meaning of Kadow
German: habitational name from a place of this name in Pomerania.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kadow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kadow has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kadow ranked 40,622 in popularity and had a count of 507, which represents a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the name dropped to rank 45,569 with a count of 469, signifying a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 individuals. This change corresponds to a drop of 12.18% in rank and a reduction of 7.5% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #45,569 | -12.18% |
| Count | 507 | 469 | -7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kadow
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Kadow identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.44% of Kadows were White, which slightly reduced to 95.74% by 2010. A small portion, about 1.92%, identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that did not appear in the 2000 data. Additionally, in 2010, 1.28% of Kadows reported having two or more ethnic identities, another category not reflected in the 2000 data. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no individuals with the Kadow surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.74% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |