Explore the Family Name Karanja
The meaning of Karanja
Kenyan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karanja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karanja saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had moved up considerably to rank 32,960. This represents an impressive change of 56.75%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 235 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, indicating a percentage increase of nearly 196%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased from 0.09 to 0.24, marking a significant increase of almost 167%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #32,960 | 56.75% |
| Count | 235 | 695 | 195.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.24 | 166.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karanja
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karanja during the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that it's primarily associated with the Black community. In 2000, about 86.81% of the people with this surname identified as Black, and by 2010, this figure had risen slightly to 93.09%, indicating a 7.23% increase. The data also shows that people identifying as two or more races and White also bore this surname, although their percentages were relatively low and decreased over time. The surname wasn't found among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.81% | 93.09% | 7.23% |
| White | 3.4% | 3.6% | 5.88% |
| Two or More Races | 8.09% | 2.59% | -67.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |