Explore the Family Name Karg
The meaning of Karg
1. German: nickname from Middle High German karc in any of its various senses: ‘clever, crafty, sly’; ‘strong, violent’; ‘mean’; ‘barren’. This surname is also found in Poland. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a mean person, from Yiddish karg(er) ‘stingy, niggardly’ (from Middle High German karc ‘cunning’). Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Otto, Alois, Gunter, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Karg in the United States?
The surname Karg, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,693 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had shifted down to rank 21,105. This represents a fall of 12.9%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 1,358 in 2000 dropping to 1,244 in 2010 — an 8.39% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 16%, from 0.5 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,693 | #21,105 | -12.9% |
| Count | 1,358 | 1,244 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.42 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karg
In terms of ethnic identity, Karg is predominantly associated with the White demographic, as shown by the figures from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.24% of those named Karg identified as White, and this percentage increased to 94.05% by 2010. The number of Kargs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander notably declined over the decade, from 3.09% to 1.13%, representing a substantial 63.43% drop. The proportion of Kargs of Hispanic ethnicity slightly increased from 3.17% to 3.22%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.25% to 1.05%. Data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either suppressed or non-existent for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 94.05% | 3.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 3.22% | 1.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.09% | 1.13% | -63.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.05% | -16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |