Explore the Family Name Karem
The meaning of Karem
Arabic (mainly Iraq and Egypt): variant of Karam or Karim. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians, including Assyrians/Chaldeans.
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How common is the last name Karem in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karem experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659 in popularity and by 2010, it fell to rank 78,040, marking a change of -5.95%. The count remained constant at 245 individuals bearing the surname through both years. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, showing an 11.11% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #78,040 | -5.95% |
| Count | 245 | 245 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karem
The ethnicity of individuals with the Karem surname showed some fluctuation during the same period, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census figures. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 83.27%, from 2.45% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. Those reporting as White also rose slightly, from 84.90% to 89.80%. However, the number of those identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease of 57.86%, falling from 7.76% to 3.27%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of 'two or more races' appeared in 2000 at 4.49% but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 89.8% | 5.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.45% | 4.49% | 83.27% |
| Black | 7.76% | 3.27% | -57.86% |
| Two or More Races | 4.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |