Explore the Family Name Carnagey
The meaning of Carnagey
Altered form of Scottish Carnegie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carnagey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carnagey has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572nd most common, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 64,054. The number of individuals with the Carnagey surname also increased by roughly 8% during this period, growing from 288 to 311. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Carnagey per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,054 | 0.8% |
| Count | 288 | 311 | 7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carnagey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carnagey also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, there was an increase in those identifying as white, rising from 91.32% to 92.93%. However, the percentage that identified as Hispanic declined significantly, dropping by over 35%. In 2000, 1.74% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.43% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.93% of those with the Carnagey surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 92.93% | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 2.25% | -35.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |