Explore the Family Name Karlik
The meaning of Karlik
1. Czech and Slovak (Karlík); Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Karel or Karol, vernacular forms of the Latin name Carolus (see Karl, Charles). 2. Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): nickname from Eastern Slavic and Yiddish karlik ‘dwarf’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Semyon, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Karlik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karlik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,904th but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,710th in popularity, representing a change of -5.21%. However, the count of people bearing this surname remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 359 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, showing a slight growth of 0.28%. The proportions per 100k people also experienced a decrease of -7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #56,710 | -5.21% |
| Count | 359 | 360 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karlik
Regarding ethnic identity, the Karlik surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.33% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 97.22% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year. However, there was a small emergence in the category of two or more races, with 1.39% identifying as such in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.22% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |