Explore the Family Name Carnett
The meaning of Carnett
English: altered form of Cornett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carnett saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,608 in terms of commonality with 370 instances recorded, representing 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 58,337 with a total count of 348, equating to 0.12 per 100,000 people. This reflects a decrease of approximately 10.89% in ranking and around 5.95% in overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #58,337 | -10.89% |
| Count | 370 | 348 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carnett
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carnett over the same period. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 90.00% in 2000 to 90.52% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by about 23.81%, while those identifying as Black decreased by 40.74%. There was a rise of 16.16% in individuals identifying as being of two or more races. The 2010 census also showed new appearances of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 90.52% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 3.45% | 16.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 1.44% | -23.81% |
| Black | 2.43% | 1.44% | -40.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |