Explore the Family Name Kage
The meaning of Kage
German: 1. topographic name from a shortened form of Middle High German gehage ‘hedge, fence’, a term denoting an enclosed settlement in otherwise wild terrain. 2. nickname from a Bavarian word Kage ‘cabbage stalk’ and hence a metonymic occupational name for a cabbage grower or a nickname for a skinny person. Cabbage was an important winter staple until recent times. 3. possibly also from Middle Low German koge, kage, a term denoting a contagious (lung?) disease. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Hermann, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kage has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The Census data reveals that the rank of this surname fell by approximately 1.38%, moving from 44,574 in 2000 to 45,189 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.41% over the same period of time, going from 454 to 474. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a 5.88% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #45,189 | -1.38% |
| Count | 454 | 474 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kage
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kage, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, dropping by 47.39%. Similarly, the percentage of White individuals with this surname fell by 3.71%. Conversely, there were increases in both the Hispanic and Black categories. Hispanics with the Kage surname rose by 64.29%, while Blacks saw an increase of 28.46%. The categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" remained unchanged during this period, based on the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.38% | 79.32% | -3.71% |
| Black | 9.03% | 11.6% | 28.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 5.06% | 64.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.41% | 2.32% | -47.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |