Explore the Family Name Carmony
The meaning of Carmony
Variant of Cormany, a surname of French origin. History: The Carmonys are descendants of Gilbert Carmier (or Charmier) from France (see Cormany).
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How common is the last name Carmony in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carmony has seen a significant dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 52,169, marking a decrease of over 32%. The total count of individuals with this last name also fell from 524 to 398 during the same period, indicating a 24% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Carmony per 100,000 individuals in the population decreased by approximately 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #52,169 | -32.08% |
| Count | 524 | 398 | -24.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carmony
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the Carmony surname. The vast majority, nearly 94%, identify as White, though this represents a slight decrease of around 2.5% since 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 140%, rising from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, but more moderately from 1.15% to 1.51%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.26% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Carmony name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 93.97% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.76% | 140% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 1.51% | 31.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |