Explore the Family Name Carbin
The meaning of Carbin
1. Swedish: soldier’s name, from Swedish karbin ‘carbine’, a type of short rifle or musket used by cavalry. 2. Cornish: hypercorrect backformation from Cornish carr-bons ‘causeway’, or a habitational name from Carbis in Lelant (Cornwall), of the same derivation. 3. English: variant of Corbin.
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How common is the last name Carbin in the United States?
The surname Carbin held a rank of 40,690 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, and slightly fell to 41,579 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in usage by 2.18%. The actual count of individuals with this surname rose modestly from 506 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.36%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the name Carbin experienced a slight decline of 5.26% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,579 | -2.18% |
| Count | 506 | 523 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carbin
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Carbin surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 11.15%, while those identifying as Black increased by 10.09%. There was also a notable increase of 69.62% among those identifying as Hispanic. Individuals who identified with two or more races also increased significantly by 55.07%. However, there were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.47% | 53.73% | -11.15% |
| Black | 34.39% | 37.86% | 10.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 4.59% | 55.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.68% | 69.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |