Explore the Family Name Karaffa
The meaning of Karaffa
Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak: variant of Karafa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karaffa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karaffa saw a slight decrease in popularity during the period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,093rd in terms of frequency and had 587 instances recorded. By 2010, despite a modest increase in count to 593, its rank slipped to 37,544th, reflecting a drop of 4.02%. The proportion per 100k also fell slightly by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #37,544 | -4.02% |
| Count | 587 | 593 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karaffa
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Karaffa identify as white, although this proportion decreased from 94.89% in 2000 to 92.41% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 49.02% over the decade. The presence of other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, remained unchanged at 0%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 11.76%. Interestingly, a small but new representation of individuals identifying as being of two or more races emerged in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 92.41% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.04% | 49.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 1.35% | -11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |