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

Cahue, 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 Cahue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cahue in America

Cahue is the 27625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cahue surname appeared 871 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 Cahue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cahue 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 Cahue

The surname CAHUE has its origins in the northern region of France, specifically in the area of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "cahue," which referred to a small hut or dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Robert de Cahue, whose lands were located in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, records show a notable figure named Guillaume de Cahue, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He was known for his involvement in the local textile trade and for his philanthropic endeavors.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Cahue, Cahuet, and Cahuette, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Jean Cahuet, a renowned architect who was commissioned to design several churches and monasteries in the Normandy region.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a prominent family with the surname CAHUE in the region of Picardy, in northern France. One of the most influential members of this family was Jacques Cahue, born in 1534, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the local administration.

Another notable figure with the surname CAHUE was Marie Cahue, born in 1678, who was a renowned writer and poet during the French Enlightenment period. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim among literary circles of the time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname CAHUE has been associated with various regions of France, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has persisted and continues to be carried by individuals across different parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cahue

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

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 Cahue 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 Cahue 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 Cahue was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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