Explore the Family Name Carten
The meaning of Carten
Irish: shortened form of McCartan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carten decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 61,207 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 65,066 - a drop of 6.3%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed a marginal decline from 307 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 0.65%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a 9.09% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #65,066 | -6.3% |
| Count | 307 | 305 | -0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carten
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carten. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of white individuals with the surname decreased by 4.38%, moving from 71.66% in 2000 to 68.52% in 2010. The Hispanic category saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of black individuals with the Carten surname rose slightly from 25.08% to 25.25%, showing a minor growth of 0.68% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.66% | 68.52% | -4.38% |
| Black | 25.08% | 25.25% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |