Explore the Family Name Carwell
The meaning of Carwell
Irish: variant of Carroll.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carwell has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,735 in popularity with a count of 637, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.24. By 2010, the rank had risen to 31,790, with a total count of 726 individuals bearing the surname, which represents a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.25. This indicates an overall popularity change of 5.77% and a count change of 13.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #31,790 | 5.77% |
| Count | 637 | 726 | 13.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carwell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carwell also varied during this period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as White represented the largest group at 45.04% in 2010, a small increase from 43.33% in 2000. Those identifying as Black were the second largest group, although their representation decreased from 54.32% in 2000 to 48.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, rising from 0.78% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. Additionally, there were minor increases in those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these groups still represent a very small proportion of individuals with the surname Carwell.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.32% | 48.9% | -9.98% |
| White | 43.33% | 45.04% | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 2.75% | 252.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.93% | 36.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |