Explore the Family Name Karrer
The meaning of Karrer
German and Swiss German: metonymic occupational name for a carter or cartwright, from Middle High German karre ‘barrow’ + -er agent suffix. Some characteristic forenames: German Ulrich, Erna, Heinz, Kurt, Urs.
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How common is the last name Karrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karrer has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.89% during this ten-year period, going from 566 people to 605. Similarly, the ranking of the surname advanced from being the 37,094th most popular name in 2000 to the 36,900th in 2010, marking a modest improvement of 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #36,900 | 0.52% |
| Count | 566 | 605 | 6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karrer
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Karrer surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.43%, from 96.11% to 95.70%. There was a considerable growth in those identifying with two or more races, which rose by 102.83%, from 1.06% to 2.15%. Additionally, some people identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. Conversely, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not see any changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.7% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.15% | 102.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |