Explore the Family Name Karaba
The meaning of Karaba
Slovak and Rusyn: probably a cognate of Karafa, from an altered form of karafa ‘carafe, jug’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karaba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karaba saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank fell from 57,252 to 57,781, denoting a 0.92% drop. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly by 5.71%, from 333 in 2000 to 352 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,781 | -0.92% |
| Count | 333 | 352 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karaba
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Karaba surname identify as white; however, there has been a slight decrease in this group, from 96.10% in 2000 to 92.90% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.50% to 1.99%, marking an increase of 32.67%. Notably, new ethnic identities emerged among those with the Karaba surname. By 2010, 2.56% were identifying as belonging to two or more races, and 2.27% identified as Black. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 92.9% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.99% | 32.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |