Explore the Family Name Carnathan
The meaning of Carnathan
Irish: variant of Carnahan (see Kernaghan).
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How common is the last name Carnathan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carnathan has grown in popularity over the years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,946th most common name and by 2010, it moved up to 37,591st, showing a growth of 5.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 517 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.51%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Carnathan per 100,000 increased by 5.26% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #37,591 | 5.9% |
| Count | 517 | 592 | 14.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carnathan
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Carnathan identify as White, with a slight increase from 91.10% in 2000 to 91.55% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 50.37%, albeit from a smaller base of 1.35% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. However, the representation of Black individuals within this surname decreased by 18.09% from 6.19% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 0.97% to 0.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 91.55% | 0.49% |
| Black | 6.19% | 5.07% | -18.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.03% | 50.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.84% | -13.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |