Explore the Family Name Cartner
The meaning of Cartner
1. English (Cumberland): variant of Gardner in which /g/ and /d/ have been devoiced. 2. Americanized form of German Gärtner ‘gardener’ (see Gartner, compare 1 above).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cartner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cartner" has seen a decrease over time. In 2000, Cartner ranked 29,570 in popularity with a count of 752 occurrences, corresponding to a proportion of 0.28 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 34,758 and the count decreased to 650, which is a change of -17.54% in rank and -13.56% in count respectively. The proportion per 100,000 also reduced to 0.22 leading to a -21.43% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #34,758 | -17.54% |
| Count | 752 | 650 | -13.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cartner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Cartner" identify as White. In 2000, 95.48% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010, an increase of 40.83%. Additionally, there was a new identification category in 2010 with 1.38% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 96% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.69% | 40.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |