Explore the Family Name Carles
The meaning of Carles
1. Catalan: from the personal name Carles, Catalan form of Charles. 2. French: regional variant of Charles; compare 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Bienvenido, Blanca, Carlito, Cristina, Elva, Ernesto, Humberto, Juan Carlos, Mariana, Mariano. French Emile, Alain, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Carles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carles saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 44,895 with approximately 450 individuals bearing the name. Over the next decade the rank dropped to 55,121 and the number of individuals with this surname also declined to 373, signifying a change of -17.11 percent. The proportion of people named Carles per 100,000 also decreased by 23.53 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #55,121 | -22.78% |
| Count | 450 | 373 | -17.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carles
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifting trends between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Carles. In 2000, the largest proportion of people identified as White (74.67 percent), with Hispanic following at 16.89 percent. By 2010, there was a significant decline in the White population to 62.73 percent, while the Hispanic population increased to 26.81 percent. The Black community also saw an increase from 2.22 percent to 3.22 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander segment experienced a slight growth from 4.67 percent to 4.83 percent. There were no changes within the "Two or more races" category and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.67% | 62.73% | -15.99% |
| Hispanic | 16.89% | 26.81% | 58.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.67% | 4.83% | 3.43% |
| Black | 2.22% | 3.22% | 45.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |