Explore the Family Name Carte
The meaning of Carte
1. English: variant of Cart 2. 2. Variant of Cart 3, a surname of German origin. 3. Americanized form of French Canadian Charest 2 or Charette. Compare Cart 4. 4. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Cart 5. History: Some of the American Cartes are descendants of Mathieu Chauré from France (see Charest).
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How common is the last name Carte in the United States?
The surname 'Carte' has seen a mild increase in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked 13,675th most popular, rising to 13,306 by 2010 – an uptick of 2.7%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose during this period from 2,034 to 2,292, representing a 12.68% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight surge of 4.0%, moving from 0.75 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,675 | #13,306 | 2.7% |
| Count | 2,034 | 2,292 | 12.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.78 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carte
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Carte'. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (56.00%), Hispanic (111.65%) and Black (31.95%). Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 9.38%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White experienced a small decline of 3.39%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 22.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 90.1% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 4.36% | 111.65% |
| Black | 2.41% | 3.18% | 31.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.4% | 9.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.57% | -22.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.39% | 56% |