Explore the Family Name Carnell
The meaning of Carnell
1. English: in most cases, probably a variant of Cornell or Cornall, the latter either a variant of Corney in Lancashire dialect, or, if found in Devon, a variant of Cornwall. 2. English (of Norman origin): apparently a metonymic occupational name for a crossbowman who specialized in fighting from the battlements of castles, from Anglo-Norman French carnel ‘battlement, embrasure’ (a metathesized form of crenel, Late Latin crenellus, a diminutive of crena ‘notch’). 3. English: shortened form of Carbonell or Cardinal. 4. Swedish: ornamental name from an unexplained first element + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.
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How common is the last name Carnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carnell has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11684th and by 2010, it had moved up to 11383rd place—an improvement of 2.58%. The number of people carrying this name also saw a rise of 12.6%—from 2460 in 2000 to 2770 in 2010. Furthermore, there was a marginal increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k, which stood at 0.91 in 2000 and rose to 0.94 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,684 | #11,383 | 2.58% |
| Count | 2,460 | 2,770 | 12.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.94 | 3.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carnell
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed a dynamic shift for those bearing the surname Carnell from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 10%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise of 31.75%. Meanwhile, the proportion of white individuals decreased by -2.85%. There was an impressive surge in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, which grew by 104.67%. The black population also experienced a slight increase of 2.17%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained relatively stable with a modest growth of 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.75% | 79.42% | -2.85% |
| Black | 14.27% | 14.58% | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.07% | 104.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.66% | 31.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 1.05% | 2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.22% | 10% |