Explore the Family Name Karls
The meaning of Karls
German: patronymic from Karl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karls has seen a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 22,304 in 2000 and 21,144 in 2010, the name experienced a moderate increase of 5.2% over the decade. The actual count of people with the Karls surname also rose by 15.21%, growing from 1,078 in 2000 to 1,242 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Karls per 100,000 people improved slightly from 0.4 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,304 | #21,144 | 5.2% |
| Count | 1,078 | 1,242 | 15.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.42 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karls
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Karls, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly white, accounting for 96.54% in 2010, a minor increase from 96.29% in 2000. The percentage of Karls identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 23.65%, dropping from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black experienced a 35.14% decline, from 0.74% to 0.48%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races grew significantly by 144.64%, though still remaining relatively small at 1.37% in 2010. No Karls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 96.54% | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 1.37% | 144.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.13% | -23.65% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.48% | -35.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |