Explore the Family Name Carnie
The meaning of Carnie
Scottish: 1. either a variant of Cairnie, a habitational name from Cairnie in Aberdeenshire, Cairnie in Arbroath (Angus), or Cairnies in Stirlingshire, or perhaps a habitational name from Cairns in Midlothian or Glencarnie in Inverness-shire. 2. alternatively, perhaps in some cases, a Scottish form of Irish Kearney.
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How common is the last name Carnie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Carnie" has experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carnie ranked 74,675 in terms of commonality among surnames. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 77,788, representing a decline of 4.17%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 2.07% over the same period, going from 241 to 246. The proportion of people named Carnie per 100,000 in the population decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #77,788 | -4.17% |
| Count | 241 | 246 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carnie
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Carnie", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some clear trends. In 2000, 89.63% of those with the Carnie surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 82.93% by 2010. There was also a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a leap from 2.07% in 2000 to 5.28% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also grew from 5.81% to 7.32%, a rise of 25.99%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, 4.07% of individuals with the Carnie surname reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.63% | 82.93% | -7.48% |
| Black | 5.81% | 7.32% | 25.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 5.28% | 155.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |