Explore the Family Name Carew
The meaning of Carew
1. Welsh (Pembrokeshire): habitational name from any of various minor places in Wales, in particular one near Pembroke with a major castle, named from Welsh caer ‘fort’ + rhiw ‘hill, slope’. The surname was taken to Ireland soon after the Norman invasion of England and was Gaelicized as de Carrún. In the 16th century a family called Carew from Devon played an important part in establishing the Tudor administration in Ireland. 2. Cornish (Somerset and Devon): from the cognate Cornish word kerrow (plural of ker ‘fort’), which occurs seven times as a placename in Cornwall. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Aileen, James Patrick, Kieran.
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How common is the last name Carew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Carew" saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 12,971st in prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to 12,817th, marking an increase of 1.19 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 2,167 to 2,406, representing an 11.03 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.8 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,971 | #12,817 | 1.19% |
| Count | 2,167 | 2,406 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.82 | 2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carew
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Carew". Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.65 to 1.08), those claiming two or more races (from 1.85 to 3.20), Hispanics (from 1.98 to 3.03), Blacks (from 12.55 to 14.63), and American Indian and Alaskan Natives (from 0.32 to 0.67). Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in the proportion identifying as White, dropping from 82.65 to 77.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.65% | 77.39% | -6.36% |
| Black | 12.55% | 14.63% | 16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.2% | 72.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.03% | 53.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.08% | 66.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.67% | 109.38% |