Explore the Family Name Carsey
The meaning of Carsey
English (North Yorkshire): variant of Kersey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carsey saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,483 in popularity with 723 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to approximately 0.27 people per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 33,087 and the count of individuals with the surname had also declined slightly to 692, or roughly 0.23 people per 100,000. This represents a decline in both rank and count by 8.54% and 4.29% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #33,087 | -8.54% |
| Count | 723 | 692 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carsey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Carsey surname identify as White, with representation of this group decreasing slightly from 96.13% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. The Carsey surname saw no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers during these years. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, Hispanic, and Black ethnicities over the decade. Individuals identifying as Two or More Races grew by 32.89%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 30.63%. People of Black ethnicity also showed an uptick, increasing by 68.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94.22% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.02% | 32.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.45% | 30.63% |
| Black | 0.69% | 1.16% | 68.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |