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

Cayenne, 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 Cayenne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cayenne in America

Cayenne is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cayenne surname appeared 169 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 Cayenne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cayenne 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 Cayenne

The surname Cayenne has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the name of the Cayenne pepper, which itself was named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, South America.

The name Cayenne is thought to have originally been used as a descriptive surname, likely given to someone who had a connection to the spice trade or who worked with peppers. Alternatively, it may have been a nickname for someone with a fiery or hot-tempered personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cayenne can be found in the parish records of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, France, where a man named Jean Cayenne is mentioned in 1687. Another early example is from the marriage record of Pierre Cayenne and Marie Leclerc in Quebec, Canada, in 1703.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Cayenne was François de Cayenne (1720-1795), a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora and fauna of French Guiana. His work contributed greatly to the understanding of the region's natural resources.

Another individual of note was Louis-Claude Cayenne (1753-1823), a French architect and urban planner who designed several important buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange).

During the 19th century, the surname Cayenne became more widespread, with families bearing this name found in various parts of France, as well as in French colonies and territories around the world. One prominent individual from this era was Marie-Thérèse Cayenne (1802-1879), a French feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure was Jules Cayenne (1884-1962), a French painter and sculptor who was part of the Fauvist movement. His vibrant and expressive works were highly influential in the development of modern art.

While the surname Cayenne has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with families bearing this name found in countries such as Canada, the United States, and various Caribbean islands, reflecting the global reach of French culture and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cayenne

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

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

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