Explore the Family Name Karlen
The meaning of Karlen
1. German and Swiss German: derivative of Karl. 2. Swedish (Karlén): from the personal name Karl or a habitational name from any of various places called with this personal name; the adjectival suffix -én is a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Carlen.
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How common is the last name Karlen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Karlen" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Karlen name ranked 25,272 in popularity and held a count of 920 people bearing the surname in the United States. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 29,661 and the count to 794 individuals, marking a change of -17.37% in rank and -13.7% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also declined by 20.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #29,661 | -17.37% |
| Count | 920 | 794 | -13.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karlen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karlen, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.36% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races increased by 26.15% and 49.12% respectively. A notable increase was seen within the Hispanic community, where the proportion nearly doubled from 0.98% to 1.89%. The census did not record any individuals with the Karlen surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 92.44% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 3.4% | 49.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.89% | 92.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.64% | 26.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |