Explore the Family Name Karges
The meaning of Karges
German: from the old personal name Karges, a derivative of Zacharias or Makarius, from Greek Makarios ‘blessed’, a Christian saint’s name.
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How common is the last name Karges in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Karges' experienced slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The data shows that the rank of the name slipped from 46,083 in 2000 to 46,902 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.78 percent. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.9 percent, from 436 in 2000 to 453 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals bearing the 'Karges' surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #46,902 | -1.78% |
| Count | 436 | 453 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karges
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Karges'. In 2000, 93.58 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 94.48 percent in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.52 percent in 2000 to 3.31 percent in 2010, representing a 31.35 percent increase. In 2010, 1.10 percent of individuals with the surname 'Karges' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.29 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with the 'Karges' surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 94.48% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.31% | 31.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |