Explore the Family Name Carlen
The meaning of Carlen
1. Swedish (Carlén): variant of Karlén (see Karlen). 2. German and Swiss German: variant of Karlen and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. This surname, which is very rare in Germany, is also found in France (Alsace). 3. English: variant of Carlin. 4. Irish: shortened from Ó Cearbhalláin, see Carolan.
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How common is the last name Carlen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carlen has seen a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carlen ranked 28,407th in frequency among all surnames, with 791 instances counted. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 31,790 and the count had also dropped to 726, marking an 8.22% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also went down by 13.79%, indicating that its prevalence in the general population was lessening.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #31,790 | -11.91% |
| Count | 791 | 726 | -8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carlen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carlen shows varying trends according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the highest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, at 94.06%. This figure slightly increased to 94.21% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname during these years. While the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic or Black decreased by 11.14% and 17.82% respectively, there was a small increase of 8.77% in the category of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 94.21% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 3.03% | -11.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.24% | 8.77% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0.83% | -17.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |