Explore the Family Name Karber
The meaning of Karber
German: habitational name for someone from Grosskarben or Kleinkarben in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Karber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karber has seen slight changes in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karber ranked 43,875th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 45,569th, a change of -3.86. The number of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 463 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.3%. However, the proportion of people named Karber per 100,000 decreased by 5.88% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,569 | -3.86% |
| Count | 463 | 469 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karber
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karber, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname were White, though this percentage dropped from 96.11% to 94.67%. While in 2000 there were no recorded instances of Karbers identifying as two or more races, by 2010 this category accounted for 1.28% of persons with the surname. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.51% to 2.13%, a significant increase of 41.06%. There were no reported instances of Karbers being Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage of Black individuals with the surname fell from 1.30% to zero during that timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.67% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.13% | 41.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |