Explore the Family Name Kaine
The meaning of Kaine
1. Irish and Scottish: variant of Kane. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Paddy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaine in the United States?
The surname Kaine has seen a notable increase in popularity over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 39,617th in popularity with a count of 522 bearers which represented a proportion of 0.19 per 100k population. By 2010, the ranking improved to 37,735th due to an increase in the number of bearers to 589, representing a proportion of 0.2 per 100k population. This marked a positive change of 4.75 in the rank and 12.84 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #37,735 | 4.75% |
| Count | 522 | 589 | 12.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaine
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Kaine, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as White in 2000, at 87.16%, this proportion decreased by 5.53% to 82.34% by 2010. The individuals identifying as Black increased by 20.19%, from 8.62% to 10.36%. There was also a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, surging from 1.34% to 3.23%, marking a 141.04% increase. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races grew by 52.24%, up from 1.34% to 2.04%. No one with the surname Kaine identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.16% | 82.34% | -5.53% |
| Black | 8.62% | 10.36% | 20.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.23% | 141.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.04% | 52.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |