Explore the Family Name Carlow
The meaning of Carlow
1. English (Kent): habitational name from a minor placename in Yorkshire: Carlow Ridge in Menwith, Carlhow Ridge in Thornthwaite, or a similarly named lost place that was probably near Pontefract. This surname was brought to the south of England in the 15th century. 2. Scottish: variant of Carlaw, a habitational name from an unidentified place apparently in or near Torphichen, West Lothian.
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How common is the last name Carlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carlow has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carlow was ranked as the 29,069th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 32,676th place, marking a decrease of 12.41%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 768 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, an 8.46% reduction. The proportion per 100k also dipped from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #32,676 | -12.41% |
| Count | 768 | 703 | -8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carlow
The ethnic identity associated with the Carlow surname experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.02% of those bearing the Carlow surname identified as White, but by 2010 that percentage had decreased slightly to 86.91%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.7% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant rise from 2.08% to 3.7%. Moreover, while there were no recorded cases of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups accounted for 1.28% and 1.71% respectively. Black representation increased mildly from 3.39% to 3.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.02% | 86.91% | -4.52% |
| Black | 3.39% | 3.7% | 9.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.08% | 3.7% | 77.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.7% | 73.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |