Explore the Family Name Karasik
The meaning of Karasik
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Czech: from a diminutive of karas ‘crucian carp’ (see Karas), presumably a metonymic occupational name for a carp fisher or a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. 2. Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Karel. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Leonid, Mikhail, Yefim, Aleksandr, Anatoly, Arkady, Dmitriy, Lev, Semyon, Vladimir, Vladimir. Jewish Isak, Fira, Hillel, Hyman, Iren, Isaak, Naum, Shira.
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How common is the last name Karasik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karasik saw a marginal decrease in rank from 41,657 in 2000 to 41,799 in 2010, a change of -0.34%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 5.69% during the same period, from 492 in 2000 to 520 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #41,799 | -0.34% |
| Count | 492 | 520 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karasik
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Karasik, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identifies as White, with percentages barely changing from 95.73% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase of 51.72%, though they make up a smaller portion of the overall distribution, increasing from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 37.16%, from 1.83% to 1.15%. No one with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.58% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.08% | 51.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.15% | -37.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |