Explore the Family Name Carrol
The meaning of Carrol
1. Irish (Cavan and Cork): variant of Carroll. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Carrell.
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How common is the last name Carrol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carrol has seen a shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, this name held the rank of 12,028 and had a count of 2,383, which equated to 0.88 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the name's rank had shifted to 13,236, with a count of 2,307 or 0.78 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline of -10.04 in ranking and -3.19 in count, indicating a decrease in the name's overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,028 | #13,236 | -10.04% |
| Count | 2,383 | 2,307 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.78 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrol
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carrol also evolved from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity identifying with the Carrol surname in 2000 was White at 72.56%, followed by Black at 20.35%. By 2010, while the White ethnicity remained dominant at 70.26%, the percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 3.11% to 4.90%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase to 21.59%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.56% | 70.26% | -3.17% |
| Black | 20.35% | 21.59% | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.9% | 57.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.69% | -23.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0.95% | -2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.61% | -23.75% |