Explore the Family Name Karpowich
The meaning of Karpowich
Altered form of Jewish, Belorussian, and Ukrainian Karpovich.
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How common is the last name Karpowich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karpowich has increased in popularity. In 2000, it ranked at 68,172 and by 2010, it had risen to a ranking of 63,524, marking a positive change of 6.82%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 270 in 2000 to 314 in 2010; an increase of 16.3%. This growth reflects a slight rise in the proportion per 100k people who carry this surname, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #63,524 | 6.82% |
| Count | 270 | 314 | 16.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karpowich
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Karpowich indicates it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. The percentage of white individuals with this surname slightly increased from 95.56% in 2000 to 96.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people from Hispanic ethnic identity with this surname decreased by 28.38%, from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. No changes were observed among individuals from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races, as the percentages remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 96.5% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.59% | -28.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |