Explore the Family Name Karasch
The meaning of Karasch
Germanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Karaś (see Karas 1), Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Karash, both meaning ‘crucian carp’, and of Hungarian Karas 2.
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How common is the last name Karasch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karasch has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th, but by 2010, it slipped to 79,598th, indicating a drop of approximately 12.62%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 258 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.36%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.1 to 0.08, representing a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #79,598 | -12.62% |
| Count | 258 | 239 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karasch
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census sheds light on the ethnic identities associated with the surname Karasch. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races dropped to zero, which previously stood at 2.33% and 1.94% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as white increased slightly from 93.02% to 93.72%. The percentage of Karasch's identifying as Hispanic declined slightly from 2.71% to 2.51%, while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.72% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 2.51% | -7.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |