Explore the Family Name Caraker
The meaning of Caraker
Variant of Carriker, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caraker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caraker has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,420th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 51,723rd position, marking a change of 3.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 363 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, representing an increase of 10.74%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people increased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #51,723 | 3.18% |
| Count | 363 | 402 | 10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caraker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Caraker also showed some shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, with a slightly decreasing proportion from 95.87% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. During this time, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 80.43%, increasing from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. The percentage of Carakers identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 9.84%. No individuals with the Caraker surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 95.02% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.49% | 80.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.74% | -9.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |