Explore the Family Name Kayne
The meaning of Kayne
English: elaborated spelling of Cain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kayne in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kayne saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010, based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kayne ranked as the 46,758th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had risen to 45,347th place – a change of 3.02%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, moving from 428 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, an increase of 10.28%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Kaynes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #45,347 | 3.02% |
| Count | 428 | 472 | 10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kayne
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Kayne surname underwent subtle alterations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Kaynes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander began at zero in 2000 but increased to 2.33% by 2010. Kaynes of mixed ethnicity decreased from 2.10% to 1.27%, a reduction of 39.52%. The share of Kaynes with a White ethnic identity marginally declined from 94.16% to 93.43%. Hispanic representation within the Kayne population also saw a decrease, moving from 2.10% to 1.69%. There were no recorded Kaynes identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 93.43% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.69% | -19.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.27% | -39.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |