Explore the Family Name Scadden
The meaning of Scadden
English (Dorset): unexplained. The name may be linked with the Southwest English dialect word scad meaning ‘salmon fry’ and ‘peat slab’ (in either case in an old regional plural form in -en), but no certainty is possible. Scaddans have also been established in Tipperary since the 12th century.
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How common is the last name Scadden in the United States?
The Scadden surname was ranked 40,833rd in popularity in the U.S. in 2000 and dropped to 42,308th in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a decrease in rank by 3.61%. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased from 504 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 1.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #42,308 | -3.61% |
| Count | 504 | 513 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scadden
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant percentage of individuals with the Scadden surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 91.27% in 2000 to 88.89% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw an increase, going from 7.14% in 2000 to 9.55% in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Scadden surname group during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.27% | 88.89% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 7.14% | 9.55% | 33.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |