Explore the Family Name Carlier
The meaning of Carlier
French (mainly Nord and Aisne) and Walloon: Norman and Picard variant of Charlier. This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium and in the Netherlands. It was also brought to England by French Huguenots. Some characteristic forenames: French Achille, Adrien, Gaston, Marcel, Philippe, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Carlier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carlier has noticeably decreased over a decade. In 2000, Carlier was ranked at 55,732 with 344 individuals bearing this surname; however, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 71,265, indicating a decline of approximately 27.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell to 274 during this period, marking a decrease of around 20.35%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Carlier per 100,000 also dropped by 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #71,265 | -27.87% |
| Count | 344 | 274 | -20.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carlier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnicity associated with the surname Carlier between 2000 and 2010. While the vast majority (93.90%) of individuals with the surname identified as White in 2000, this figure decreased to 85.04% by 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.94% to 8.76%. Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010, with 2.19% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.92% reporting they belonged to two or more races. No individuals with the Carlier surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 85.04% | -9.44% |
| Hispanic | 4.94% | 8.76% | 77.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |