Explore the Family Name Carkhuff
The meaning of Carkhuff
Altered form of German and Dutch Kerkhoff or German Kirchhoff or any of numerous North German and Dutch cognates.
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How common is the last name Carkhuff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carkhuff has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,471 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 46,811, indicating a 5.38% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 399 to 454, demonstrating a rise of 13.78%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #46,811 | 5.38% |
| Count | 399 | 454 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carkhuff
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Carkhuff identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 93.98% in 2000 to 91.19% in 2010. While no persons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there was an increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, with the figure rising from 0% to 1.76%. A small proportion identified as Hispanic (2.86%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (3.74%), both figures representing changes from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 91.19% | -2.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.01% | 3.74% | -6.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |