Explore the Family Name Carraher
The meaning of Carraher
Irish (Monaghan): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearchair ‘son of Fearchar’, a personal name derived from Celtic fear ‘man’ + car ‘dear, beloved’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carraher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carraher has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carraher was ranked 28,947th and by 2010 it had moved up to 28,777th, an increase of approximately 0.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 773 to 827, marking an increase of nearly 7%. However, the proportion of people named Carraher per 100,000 decreased slightly by around 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #28,777 | 0.59% |
| Count | 773 | 827 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carraher
When discussing the ethnicity of those with the surname Carraher, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 96.38% in 2000, and a minor decrease to 95.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 27.46% over the decade, while those identifying as being of two or more races also increased marginally from 1.16% to 1.33%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Interestingly, the 2010 census reflected a new category with 0.73% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.53% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.81% | 27.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.33% | 14.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |