Explore the Family Name Karpman
The meaning of Karpman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Karp 1. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephraim, Feyga, Itzhak, Moisey, Sarra. Russian Boris, Aleksandr, Leonid, Lev, Natalya.
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How common is the last name Karpman in the United States?
The surname Karpman was ranked 68,782 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census. By the 2010 Census, it had dropped slightly in rank to 70,403, a change of -2.36%. However, during this decade, the total count of individuals with the Karpman surname increased from 267 to 278, reflecting a growth rate of 4.12%. This suggests that while other surnames may have become more common, the use of Karpman did grow overall. The proportion of people with the Karpman surname per 100k citizens also decreased by 10% between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #70,403 | -2.36% |
| Count | 267 | 278 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karpman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 96.25% of those with the Karpman surname identified as White. In 2010, this percentage had declined to 93.53%, representing a change of -2.83%. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 1.87% of the Karpman population in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1.80% in 2010. There was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year. However, a small percentage (3.24%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 93.53% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.8% | -3.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |