Explore the Family Name Carrie
The meaning of Carrie
1. Scottish (Angus and Glasgow): Scottish form of Irish Carry, which is a shortened form of McCarry, a variant of McCary (from Mac Fhearadhaigh ‘son of Fearadhach’). See also McGarry. 2. French (Carrié): variant of Carrier. 3. Altered form of French Quéret: variant of Cheret, itself a regional variant of Charet, a nickname for a carter, from Old French charet ‘cart’. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Pascale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carrie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carrie has seen a notable decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carrie was ranked 24,873rd in terms of popularity and had a count of 939 individuals. By 2010, the rank dropped to 29,581st with 797 individuals carrying the surname, marking a decline by approximately 15.12%. The proportion of people named Carrie per 100,000 also decreased by around 22.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #29,581 | -18.93% |
| Count | 939 | 797 | -15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.27 | -22.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrie
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carrie. In 2000, the majority of Carries identified as White (66.56%), followed by Black (25.99%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. By 2010, while a significant number still identified as White (58.09%), there was a rise in those identifying as Black (32.37%) and Hispanic (5.27%). Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The population identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase at 6.27% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.56% | 58.09% | -12.73% |
| Black | 25.99% | 32.37% | 24.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 5.27% | 65.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 3.39% | 6.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |