Find out how popular the last name Cahee is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cahee.

Cahee, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cahee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cahee in America

Cahee is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cahee surname appeared 251 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cahee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cahee to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cahee

The surname CAHEE originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "cahu," which referred to a small hut or cabin. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived in a humble dwelling or was perhaps a builder of such structures.

The earliest known records of the CAHEE surname date back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is likely that individuals bearing this name arrived in Britain alongside William the Conqueror and his Norman followers, settling in various parts of the newly conquered kingdom.

In the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are several entries that may be early variations of the CAHEE surname, such as "de Cahuiis" and "de Cahuis." These entries indicate that the name was present in England during this period and may have been associated with specific locations or manors.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the CAHEE surname was Sir Robert de Cahuiis, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I in the late 12th century. His exploits and bravery during the campaign were documented in various chronicles of the time.

Another notable figure was William CAHEE, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Shrewsbury, England, during the 14th century. Historical records show that he was involved in various business ventures and held significant property holdings in the area.

In the 15th century, John CAHEE, a scholar and theologian, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of medieval philosophy. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.

During the 16th century, the CAHEE surname was also found in Scotland, where a branch of the family settled in the Highlands. One prominent member was Sir Duncan CAHEE, a Scottish military commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh against the English in 1547.

In the 17th century, the CAHEE surname spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where a notable figure was Pieter CAHEE, a renowned Dutch painter known for his realistic depictions of everyday life and landscapes. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in several prestigious art collections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cahee

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cahee.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cahee was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cahee has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cahee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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