Explore the Family Name Kaeding
The meaning of Kaeding
German (Käding): 1. habitational name for someone from Kehdingen, an area on the Lower Elbe near Hamburg. 2. possibly a patronymic from the old personal name Cado. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Erwin, Helmuth, Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kaeding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaeding saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kaeding was ranked as the 34,259th most popular surname, dropping to the 34,707th position in 2010. This represents a 1.31% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.99%, from 626 in 2000 to 651 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #34,707 | -1.31% |
| Count | 626 | 651 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaeding
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaeding changed over the decade. The largest ethnicity identified with this surname is White, accounting for 94.25% in 2000 and 92.17% in 2010. Although there was a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. There was a marginal decrease in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. Furthermore, no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 92.17% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.99% | 107.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.84% | -4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.92% | -4.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |