Explore the Family Name Carow
The meaning of Carow
1. English: variant of Carrow. 2. Americanized form of German Karow.
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How common is the last name Carow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carow has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carow was ranked 61,207th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 66,164th place, marking an 8.1% decrease. The actual count of individuals carrying the surname also dropped slightly by 2.61%, from 307 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #66,164 | -8.1% |
| Count | 307 | 299 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carow
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Carow surname identify as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 99.02% in 2000 to 95.65% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. No individuals with the Carow surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 95.65% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |