Explore the Family Name Carmin
The meaning of Carmin
French and English (of French origin): from French carmin ‘red’ (from Arabic qirmiz ‘cochineal’ + Latin minium ‘cinnabar’), applied perhaps as a nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion or one who habitually wore red. This surname is very rare in France and apparently no longer found in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: French Florent.
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How common is the last name Carmin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carmin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carmin ranked as the 60,557th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 73,464th place, marking a decline of 21.31%. The actual counts of people with this surname also dropped from 311 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, a decrease of 15.11%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals carrying this surname per 100,000 people saw a reduction of 25%, decreasing from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #73,464 | -21.31% |
| Count | 311 | 264 | -15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carmin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carmin, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing this surname identified as White, making up 91.96% of the Carmin population in 2000, and slightly declining to 89.77% by 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this surname group, however, experienced significant growth, increasing from 2.57% to 4.92%. The percentage of those who identified as Black slightly decreased from 3.86% to 3.79%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, nor any individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 89.77% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 4.92% | 91.44% |
| Black | 3.86% | 3.79% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |