Explore the Family Name Kariuki
The meaning of Kariuki
Kenyan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kariuki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kariuki significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kariuki was ranked 73,659th in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 28,311th—a remarkable rise of 61.56%. The number of people with this surname also grew substantially during this period, from 245 in 2000 to 844 in 2010, an increase of 244.49%. Furthermore, the proportion of Kariukis per 100,000 people in the U.S. population surged from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, showing a 222.22% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #28,311 | 61.56% |
| Count | 245 | 844 | 244.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.29 | 222.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kariuki
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Kariuki, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as Black, with 91.02% in 2000 and 94.43% in 2010, marking a slight increase of 3.75%. There was also a small percentage identifying as White in 2010 (3.32%), even though there were none recorded in 2000. The percentage of Kariukis who identify with two or more races decreased dramatically from 6.12% in 2000 to just 1.66% in 2010, a decline of 72.88%. No Kariukis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, according to the available Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.02% | 94.43% | 3.75% |
| White | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.12% | 1.66% | -72.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |