Explore the Family Name Carneal
The meaning of Carneal
1. Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Carneil near Dunfermline, Fife. 2. Possibly an altered form of North German Karnehl, an occupational name for a spicer, from Kaneel ‘cinnamon’.
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How common is the last name Carneal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carneal has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 23,104 in terms of commonality and rose to 22,618 by 2010, marking a 2.1% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,032 in 2000 to 1,135 in 2010, a nearly 10% growth. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #22,618 | 2.1% |
| Count | 1,032 | 1,135 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carneal
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census exhibits some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with the Carneal surname identified as White, dropping slightly from 95.54% to 91.01%, the census reported small increases in numbers identifying as Hispanic (1.74% to 3.61%), Black (1.84% to 2.56%), and those of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent (from no recorded data to 0.88%). There were also new identifications in 2010 for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, recording 0.62% and 1.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 91.01% | -4.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 3.61% | 107.47% |
| Black | 1.84% | 2.56% | 39.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |