Explore the Family Name Care
The meaning of Care
1. English: variant of Kear. 2. Probably an Americanized form of German Kehr or Gehr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Care in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Care' has seen a decrease in recent years. In 2000, it ranked as the 28,856th most popular surname, dropping to the 31,790th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.17%. In terms of count, there were 776 individuals with this surname in 2000, but this number dropped to 726 by 2010, showing a 6.44% decrease. The proportion of people with the 'Care' surname per 100k also saw a drop from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, indicating a 13.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #31,790 | -10.17% |
| Count | 776 | 726 | -6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Care
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Care' showed changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of those with the surname, though their proportion slightly decreased from 90.98% in 2000 to 90.36% in 2010. Individuals classified as Hispanic grew from 2.06% to 3.17%, marking a substantial increase of 53.88%. The percentage of individuals with the 'Care' surname identifying as Black dropped considerably from 3.74% to 2.89%. People identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 1.55% to 1.93%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.98% | 90.36% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.17% | 53.88% |
| Black | 3.74% | 2.89% | -22.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.93% | 24.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |