Explore the Family Name Karraker
The meaning of Karraker
Variant of Karriker, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karraker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karraker has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Karraker was ranked 39,678th in popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to 40,494th, marking a decrease of 2.06%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Karraker increased during this time period by 3.65%, from 521 people in 2000 to 540 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 5.26% decrease, falling from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #40,494 | -2.06% |
| Count | 521 | 540 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karraker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most of the individuals with the last name Karraker identify as White. In 2000, 97.12% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 95.93% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, some diversity emerged within this surname group, with 1.11% identifying as Hispanic and 1.48% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small proportion, 0.93%, also reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.93% | -1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |