Explore the Family Name Carreker
The meaning of Carreker
Variant of Carriker, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carreker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carreker has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carreker was ranked 47,120th popular name in the U.S., but by 2010, it moved up to the 46,487th position, marking a 1.34% growth in its rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 424 to 458 during these years, indicating an 8.02% rise in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #46,487 | 1.34% |
| Count | 424 | 458 | 8.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carreker
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Carreker has seen minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, as depicted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 40.33% to 36.46%, while those identifying as Black showed a slight dip from 58.73% to 57.42%. The surname saw new associations with multiple ethnicities in 2010, with 3.06% identifying with two or more races and 2.62% identifying as Hispanic. No affiliations were reported with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.73% | 57.42% | -2.23% |
| White | 40.33% | 36.46% | -9.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |