Explore the Family Name Karpf
The meaning of Karpf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German karpfe, German Karpfen, a metonymic occupational name for a carp fisherman or seller of these fish, or a nickname for someone with a fishlike appearance (see Karp 1). As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Karpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karpf has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,056 and dropped to 46,037 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.47%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 486 to 463 during this time period, a reduction of about 4.73%. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of those named Karpf decreased by 11.11% from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #46,037 | -9.47% |
| Count | 486 | 463 | -4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karpf
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Karpf. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.88%), with a small portion identifying as Hispanic (2.88%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (93.30%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (4.10%). Over this decade, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as belonging to two or more races were first recorded, at 1.08% and 1.30%, respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.3% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.1% | 42.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |