Explore the Family Name Carels
The meaning of Carels
Dutch and Flemish: variant of Karels and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carels has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Carels was ranked 141,788 in terms of popularity and had a count of 108 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 160,975 and the count also decreased to 100 occurrences per 100,000 people. This represents a drop of approximately 13.53% in rank and a decrease of approximately 7.41% in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #160,975 | -13.53% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carels
Similarly, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides intriguing insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carels. In both the years 2000 and 2010, there were no instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, a significant majority of those with the surname Carels identified as White. This proportion decreased slightly from 95.37% in 2000 to 94.00% in 2010, marking a change of -1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |