2000
#16,138
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,647
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.61
Rare Last name
Caicedo
A Spanish surname derived from the Basque word "kaizar," meaning "caesar" or "emperor," likely referring to an important ancestor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,034 Americans carry the last name Caicedo. That puts it at #11,394 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 112,971 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caicedo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.0K
1 in 112,971
Census rank
#11,394
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,646 bearers of the surname Caicedo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11394th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caicedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caicedo
The surname CAICEDO is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Basque region of Spain, where the name was derived from a combination of the Basque words "cai" and "cedo," which together referred to a small, secluded valley or glen.
In the early centuries of its existence, the name CAICEDO was predominantly found in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Navarra and the Basque Country. It is recorded in some of the earliest Spanish census records and municipal archives from the 13th and 14th centuries, although the spelling variations were more diverse, including "Caicedó," "Caycedo," and "Caiçedo."
One of the earliest documented references to the name CAICEDO can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval manuscript compiled in 1352, which listed the names of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions a certain "Sancho Caicedo" as a landowner in the region of Álava.
As the centuries passed, the CAICEDO surname spread beyond the Basque region and became more prevalent in other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan de Caicedo, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Colombia, and Domingo Caicedo y Santamaría, a 17th-century Spanish nobleman and military commander who served in the Spanish wars against the Moors.
In the 18th century, the CAICEDO name gained prominence in the Americas, with several prominent individuals bearing this surname. One of the most notable was José María Caicedo y Cuero, a Colombian politician and revolutionary leader who played a significant role in the independence movement against Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century.
Another notable figure was Manuel María Caicedo, a 19th-century Colombian priest and educator who founded several educational institutions in the city of Cali. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern education in Colombia.
The CAICEDO surname has also been associated with several places in Spain and Latin America. In Spain, there is a small village called Caicedo de Yuso in the province of Burgos, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. In Colombia, there is a municipality called Caicedonia, which was named after the Caicedo family who were among the founders of the town in the 18th century.
Throughout its long history, the CAICEDO surname has been carried by numerous individuals of notable achievements, spanning various fields such as politics, military, education, and religious affairs, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of both Spain and Latin America.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caicedo
Among Census respondents with the surname Caicedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Caicedo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Caicedo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.2% · 2,439
- White5.9% · 156
- Black or African American1.2% · 31
- Two or more races0.3% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caicedo
Caicedo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,356
+709 bearers (+43.0%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 3,104 places
2020
#11,394
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,646
+290 bearers (+12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.89
Rank movement Up 1,640 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,138 | 1,647 | 0.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,034 | 2,356 | 0.80 | +709 bearers (+43.0%) | Up 3,104 places |
| 2020 | #11,394 | 2,646 | 0.89 | +290 bearers (+12.3%) | Up 1,640 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Caicedo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,034 | #11,394 | 12.6% |
| Count | 2,356 | 2,646 | 12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.80 | 0.89 | 10.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caicedo bearers went from 2,356 to 2,646 (+12.3% change). The surname moved up 1,640 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,034 to #11,394.
FAQ
Caicedo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caicedo?
Name Census estimates that about 3,034 living Americans carry the surname Caicedo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 112,971 residents.
How common is Caicedo?
Caicedo ranks #11,394 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,646 people with the surname Caicedo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,034), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.89 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.89 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Caicedo.
Has Caicedo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caicedo went from 2,356 recorded bearers to 2,646. That is an increase of 290 (+12.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,034 to #11,394.
What does the Census say about the background of Caicedo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caicedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Caicedo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (2,439 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caicedo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.2%), White (5.9%), Black (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Caicedo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Caicedo mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Basque word "kaizar," meaning "caesar" or "emperor," likely referring to an important ancestor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Caicedo (0.89 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Caicedo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.