Explore the Family Name Carthan
The meaning of Carthan
African American: variant of Carthen. Compare Carthon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carthan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carthan has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carthan was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname but jumped to 49,087th position by 2010, an improvement of 3.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 387 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, marking a 10.85% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Carthan per 100,000 population rose by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #49,087 | 3.15% |
| Count | 387 | 429 | 10.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carthan
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Carthan surname is predominantly associated with the Black ethnic identity, which remained stable at 90.44% in both 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the share of those identifying as two or more races increased by 11.01% over the same period, moving from 3.36% to 3.73%. The percentage of White and Hispanic individuals with the Carthan name saw a slight dip, with the White group's share decreasing by 9.82% and the Hispanic group's by 9.69%. No individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were recorded under the Carthan surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.44% | 90.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 3.73% | 11.01% |
| White | 3.36% | 3.03% | -9.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.33% | -9.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |