Explore the Family Name Carela
The meaning of Carela
Spanish (southern Aragon): unexplained. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carela in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carela has been increasing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 61,058 in terms of prevalence and grew to rank 49,546 by 2010, indicating an increase of nearly 19%. The overall count of people bearing this surname also rose from 308 to 424 during this time frame, a significant growth rate of 37.66%. The proportion of individuals with the Carela surname per 100,000 people in the population similarly rose by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #49,546 | 18.85% |
| Count | 308 | 424 | 37.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carela
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carela is predominantly Hispanic as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 93.83% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure increased to 96.46% in 2010, a change of 2.80%. During the same period, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of people with the Carela surname who identified as Black, dropping from 3.90% to 1.89%. On a smaller scale, the percentage of individuals identifying as White rose from 0% to 1.18%. There were no reported changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.83% | 96.46% | 2.8% |
| Black | 3.9% | 1.89% | -51.54% |
| White | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |