Explore the Family Name Carmack
The meaning of Carmack
Probably a shortened and altered form of Irish McCormack (see McCormick), or possibly of Carmaig, an unexplained Scottish name, also recorded as Carmag.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carmack in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carmack has seen a slight overall increase in use between 2000 and 2010, but its popularity ranking has slipped. In 2000, it was counted 5,538 times, which made it the 5,734th most popular surname. By 2010, although the count had increased to 5,648, its rank had dropped to 6,072. This represents a growth of 1.99% in usage, but a decrease of 5.89% in rank. Additionally, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.83% during this period, from 2.05 to 1.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,734 | #6,072 | -5.89% |
| Count | 5,538 | 5,648 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.05 | 1.91 | -6.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carmack
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carmack, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White form the majority, though the percentage has slightly dropped from 89.51% to 87.73%. The percentages of those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander have both seen modest increases: 4.46% (from 6.05% to 6.32%) and 7.14% (from 0.56% to 0.60%) respectively. Notably, there's been a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with the Carmack surname who identify as being of two or more races; the number rose from 1.39% to 2.21%, a change of 58.99%. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was a rise of 45.18% from 1.66% to 2.41%. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives declined by 12.05%, from 0.83% to 0.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.51% | 87.73% | -1.99% |
| Black | 6.05% | 6.32% | 4.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.41% | 45.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.21% | 58.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.73% | -12.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.6% | 7.14% |
Carmack ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Carmack is British & Irish, which comprises 63.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.1%) and Scandinavian (3.3%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.7% |
| French & German | 21.1% |
| Scandinavian | 3.3% |
| Other | 11.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Carmack
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Carmack have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 95.20% |
| County Durham, United Kingdom | 94.40% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 94.40% |
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
| Kent, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
What Carmack haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Carmack is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-Z255, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Southworth, Demoss, Allred, Comstock, Hargis, Huskey, Runyan, Estes, Blodgett, Dorris.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Carmack surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Carmack have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Carmack" Surname 46.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Carmack" Surname 21.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Carmack" Surname 27.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Carmack" Surname 25.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Carmack?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Carmack are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition