Explore the Family Name Karey
The meaning of Karey
English (London) and Irish: variant of Carey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Karey' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 106,477 in 2000, it dropped to 111,988 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.18%. However, the actual count of people with this surname recorded a marginal increase from 155 to 157 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #111,988 | -5.18% |
| Count | 155 | 157 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that Karey is predominantly associated with White individuals, which showed a slight increase from 72.90% in 2000 to 73.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 3.23% to 7.64%. In contrast, the proportion of Black individuals and those of two or more races decreased by 22.43% and 13.57% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the surname 'Karey' in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 73.89% | 1.36% |
| Black | 18.06% | 14.01% | -22.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 7.64% | 136.53% |
| Two or More Races | 5.16% | 4.46% | -13.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |