Explore the Family Name Karre
The meaning of Karre
German: probably a variant of Karremann, an occupational name for a carter (see Karmann 1). Middle Low German kar(re) is an early loanword from Latin carrus ‘cart, wagon’.
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How common is the last name Karre in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Karre' has seen a decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th and by 2010, it fell to the 80,419th rank, indicating a drop of 7.69%. The count also decreased slightly from 241 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, representing a -2.07% change. Similarly, its proportion per 100k fell by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,419 | -7.69% |
| Count | 241 | 236 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karre
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname 'Karre', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as White experienced a decrease from 95.02% in 2000 to 86.02% in 2010, a change of -9.47%. Notably, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010 with 11.44% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, marking a noticeable shift. However, the proportions of individuals identifying as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 86.02% | -9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 11.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |