Explore the Family Name Kahoe
The meaning of Kahoe
Irish: variant of Keough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kahoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kahoe" has seen a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 78838 with 225 individuals bearing it. By 2010, it had moved up slightly in rank to 78821 and increased in count to 242 individuals, marking a 7.56% change. The proportion of people bearing this name per 100k population remained stable at 0.08 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #78,821 | 0.02% |
| Count | 225 | 242 | 7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kahoe
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with the Kahoe surname identified as White (88.44%). This figure slightly decreased by 0.47% to 88.02% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic from 5.78% to 3.72%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races emerged in 2010, with 2.07% and 4.96% respectively. However, the percentage of Black individuals dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.67% in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.44% | 88.02% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.78% | 3.72% | -35.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Black | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |