Explore the Family Name Karban
The meaning of Karban
Czech: nickname for a gambler, cardplayer, from karban ‘gambling, playing cards for money’. Compare Carbon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karban in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karban has experienced a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked as the 55,971st most common one in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,516th spot, marking a decrease of 2.76%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Karban increased by 3.51% during this period, growing from 342 in 2000 to 354 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #57,516 | -2.76% |
| Count | 342 | 354 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karban
Discussing ethnic identity, as per the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a shift in the ethnic distribution of people with the surname Karban between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (97.95%) of the individuals identified as White. By 2010, this proportion decreased to 92.09%, indicating a change of -5.98%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic saw an increase in 2010, standing at 3.67% and 3.39%, respectively. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 92.09% | -5.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |