Explore the Family Name Karel
The meaning of Karel
Dutch and Czech: from the personal name Karel (see Karl, Charles). This form of the surname is also found in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Karel in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karel had a popularity rank of 25,123 in 2000, which slipped to 27,059 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.71%. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight decline of 3.35% from 926 in 2000 to 895 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #27,059 | -7.71% |
| Count | 926 | 895 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karel
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Karel identified as White, accounting for 95.57% in 2000 and 94.86% in 2010. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.74%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.16% to 2.57%, an increase of 18.98%. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 0.86% to 1.45%, a surge of 68.60%. At the same time, there was a decline of 25.21% in the category of two or more races, decreasing from 1.19% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.86% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.57% | 18.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.45% | 68.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.89% | -25.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |