Explore the Family Name Karnitz
The meaning of Karnitz
German: habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany and in present-day Poland named Karnitz. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Karnitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karnitz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 70,403, a change of -6.89. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 281 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, representing a change of -1.07. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Karnitz per 100k decreased by 10.0, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,403 | -6.89% |
| Count | 281 | 278 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karnitz
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karnitz. In 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, accounting for 96.09% and 96.04%, respectively. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black for both periods. Interestingly, the census data shows that there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.52% of those with the surname Karnitz. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.14% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No change was observed for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.04% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |