Explore the Family Name Carrow
The meaning of Carrow
1. English (Somerset): variant of Caro. 2. Altered form of French Caron or of its variant or altered form Carron. Compare Corrow.
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How common is the last name Carrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carrow has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carrow was ranked 17,101 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 16,450, marking a 3.81% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, from 1,531 to 1,748, indicating a rise of 14.17%. This shows that the proportion of people named Carrow per 100,000 also increased by 3.51%, from 0.57 to 0.59 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #16,450 | 3.81% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,748 | 14.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.59 | 3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrow
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carrow. The majority, at 91.08%, identified as white in 2010, down slightly from 91.90% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as part of two or more races rose from 1.31% to 1.83%, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased to 0.80% from 0.59%. However, both Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identify as black saw a decrease, moving to 0.34% from 0.39% and 2.92% from 3.46% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 91.08% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.03% | 28.94% |
| Black | 3.46% | 2.92% | -15.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.83% | 39.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.8% | 35.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.34% | -12.82% |