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

Causing, 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 Causing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Causing in America

Causing is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Causing surname appeared 131 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 Causing.

The history of the last name Causing

The surname CAUSING is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "causend," meaning "to cause" or "to bring about." This surname likely referred to a person who was known for their influential or influential nature, or perhaps someone who was a leader or instigator.

The earliest known record of the CAUSING surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a document recording landowners and their holdings, there is an entry for a "Richard Causend" in the village of Bingley.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Causyng," "Causinge," and "Causynge." These variations were likely due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable individual with the CAUSING surname was William Causing, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 15th century. He was mentioned in several records between 1480 and 1501, indicating his prominence in the city's trade and governance.

During the 16th century, the CAUSING surname spread to other parts of England, particularly the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. In the village of Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, there are records of a family named Causing dating back to the mid-1500s.

In the 17th century, the surname CAUSING was found in various parts of England, including London, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. One notable individual was John Causing, a prominent landowner in the village of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, who was mentioned in the Hearth Tax records of 1672.

Another notable figure was Robert Causing, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the late 17th century. He was educated at Cambridge University and served as the rector of several parishes in Yorkshire.

In the 18th century, the CAUSING surname continued to appear in various parts of England, with families documented in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and London. One notable individual was William Causing, a successful merchant in London who was involved in the East India trade during the mid-1700s.

Throughout its history, the CAUSING surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, clergymen, and scholars. While not a particularly common surname, it has persisted over centuries, reflecting its English origins and the influential nature of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Causing

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

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 Causing 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.

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

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