Explore the Family Name Karper
The meaning of Karper
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name from Middle Dutch carpere ‘carp’, for someone who catches or breeds carp in a hatchery, or a nickname for someone as lively as a carp can be, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a carp. 2. German and Jewish (from Poland and Germany): derivative of Karp. Compare Carper.
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How common is the last name Karper in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karper decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karper was ranked 53,659th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 62,714th place, marking a decrease of 16.88%. In terms of absolute count, there were 361 individuals with the surname Karper in 2000, but this number fell to 319 by 2010, representing an 11.63% drop. The proportion of individuals named Karper per 100,000 people also declined from 0.13 to 0.11, indicating a 15.38% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #62,714 | -16.88% |
| Count | 361 | 319 | -11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karper
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Karper, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it largely remains consistent within the White population. In both 2000 and 2010, around 96% of individuals with the surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.16% over the decade. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noticeable change within the Black community, which went from accounting for 1.94% of individuals with the surname Karper in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.55% | 0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |