Explore the Family Name Carwile
The meaning of Carwile
Probably an Americanized form of German Karweil, a metonymic occupational name for a herbalist or herb dealer, from Middle Low German karwe(l) ‘chervil’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carwile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carwile in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carwile ranked as the 14,567th most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it fell to the 15,429th position, marking a decrease of approximately 5.92%. However, the number of individuals with this surname subtly increased from 1,875 in 2000 to 1,899 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,567 | #15,429 | -5.92% |
| Count | 1,875 | 1,899 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.64 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carwile
When examining the ethnic identity breakdown of those bearing the Carwile name, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though its proportion decreased from 94.88% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased significantly from 2.72% to 4.16%, while those identifying as Hispanic also rose, going from 0.96% to 1.47%. There was also a notable increase among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.91% to 1.32%. No Carwiles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.58% | -2.42% |
| Black | 2.72% | 4.16% | 52.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.47% | 53.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.32% | 45.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |