Explore the Family Name Karol
How common is the last name Karol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Karol" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,349 but dropped to 22,733 by 2010, marking a change of -6.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,143 in 2000 to 1,127 in 2010, reflecting a drop of -1.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by -9.52% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,349 | #22,733 | -6.48% |
| Count | 1,143 | 1,127 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karol
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Karol", data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remained overwhelmingly predominant, with a negligible increase from 95.28% to 95.3%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 58.57%, while the percentage of respondents reporting their ethnicity as Black or two or more races both fell, by 44.79% and 56.52% respectively. For the first time, a small percentage (0.53%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 95.3% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.22% | 58.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0.8% | -56.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.53% | -44.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |