Explore the Family Name Karrels
The meaning of Karrels
Americanized form of Luxembourgish Karels. Compare Carrels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karrels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Karrels has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karrels was ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 80,131st spot, marking a 10.14% increase in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Karrels surname also increased from 193 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, indicating a significant 22.8% spike in count. This equates to an approximate 14.29% rise in the proportion of individuals named Karrels per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #80,131 | 10.14% |
| Count | 193 | 237 | 22.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karrels
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the Karrels surname predominantly identifies with white ethnicity, accounting for 95.34% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.36% in 2010. Interestingly, there appears to be a small emergence of multiple racial identities bearing the Karrels surname in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. However, it's worth noting that there were no individuals identified with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010 according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.36% | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |