Explore the Family Name Karriker
The meaning of Karriker
Americanized form of German Kärcher, Karcher, or Kercher. Compare Carriker, Karraker, Kerker, and Kiker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karriker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karriker has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Karriker was ranked 45,078 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, with 448 individuals holding the name. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 47,429, despite the number of people with that name remaining nearly constant at 447. The proportion of people named Karriker per 100,000 also decreased by 11.76%, coming down from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #47,429 | -5.22% |
| Count | 448 | 447 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karriker
Taking an account of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karriker, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that there has been a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all individuals (98.44%) identified as White, with no other significant representation from other ethnicities. However, by 2010, this figure reduced to 95.3%, while a small percentage started identifying as Hispanic (2.01%) or belonging to two or more races (2.46%). There were still no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 95.3% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |