Explore the Family Name Karo
The meaning of Karo
1. Jewish (Sephardic): nickname from Spanish caro ‘dear’. The surname is recorded in Toledo, Spain, in the 14th century. 2. Slovenian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Karo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Karo" has been steadily increasing in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 58,130 and increased to a rank of 52,736 by 2010, marking a change of approximately 9.28%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 327 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a significant rise of 20.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly over the decade, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #52,736 | 9.28% |
| Count | 327 | 393 | 20.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karo
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Karo", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with an increase from 81.35% in 2000 to 81.42% in 2010. There was a small rise within the Black community, from 7.95% in 2000 to 8.14% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a decrease from 6.12% to 5.34% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped slightly from 2.75% to 2.54%. The census data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.35% | 81.42% | 0.09% |
| Black | 7.95% | 8.14% | 2.39% |
| Hispanic | 6.12% | 5.34% | -12.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 2.54% | -7.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |