Explore the Family Name Carkin
The meaning of Carkin
English (Suffolk): perhaps a habitational name from Carkin in Forcett (North Yorkshire). This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Carkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Carkin" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808 in popularity and had a count of 253 people with this last name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 102,197, indicating a decrease of 42.32%. The count also fell to 176, marking a decline of 30.43%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Carkin per 100,000 people decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a drop of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #102,197 | -42.32% |
| Count | 253 | 176 | -30.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carkin
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Carkin", data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that most identify as White. This group made up 93.28% of the total in 2000, and this percentage increased to 94.32% by 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races accounted for 2.77% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives represented 3.16% in 2000, but their data were also suppressed in 2010. No individuals with the surname Carkin identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 94.32% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.16% | 0% | 0% |