Explore the Family Name Carrig
The meaning of Carrig
Irish (Clare): either a shortened form of McCarrick, or an Anglicized form of Gaelic de Carraig from carraig ‘rock’, a topographic name, perhaps referring to some particular rock, or a habitational name derived from one of the many places in Ireland or Scotland named with this element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carrig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carrig saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 36,630 to 35,016, demonstrating a growth of 4.41%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also showed an increase of 11.81% during this same period, jumping from 576 to 644. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 4.76%, indicating that it became slightly more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #35,016 | 4.41% |
| Count | 576 | 644 | 11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrig
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carrig, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.83% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 21.99%, though the overall number remained relatively small at 2.33%. There was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping from 1.74% to 0.78%. No individuals with the surname Carrig identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 96.12% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.33% | 21.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0.78% | -55.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |