Explore the Family Name Karsch
The meaning of Karsch
1. German: nickname for a cheerful vivacious person, from Middle Low German karsch ‘lively, merry’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Karsh. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter.
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How common is the last name Karsch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karsch saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity but dropped to a rank of 69,793 in 2010, a change of -7.48%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 286 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, marking a decrease of -1.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,793 | -7.48% |
| Count | 286 | 281 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karsch
On the ethnic identity front, the Karsch surname was primarily associated with those identifying as White, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.55% of those carrying this surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 96.09% in 2010, a change of -1.50%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals with the Karsch surname who identified as Hispanic in 2000, this changed in 2010 with a small percentage (2.85%) of individuals identifying as such. There were no reports of individuals with the Karsch surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.09% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |