Explore the Family Name Karsh
The meaning of Karsh
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish karsh ‘cherry’. 2. Americanized form of German Karsch, Kirch, or Kirsch. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bentzion, Hymen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karsh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karsh has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,458 in popularity with 380 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the popularity rank had fallen to 64,891, with only 306 individuals carrying the Karsh surname. This represents a drop of 26.1% in rank and a decrease of 19.47% in count over the decade, lowering the proportion to just 0.1 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #64,891 | -26.1% |
| Count | 380 | 306 | -19.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karsh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karsh. In 2000, nearly all (99.47%) of those bearing the surname identified as white. By 2010, this proportion had dropped slightly to 95.42%, indicating some diversification in the ethnicity of those with the Karsh surname. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (2.61%) who identified as Hispanic, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, showed no individuals identifying with these groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.47% | 95.42% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 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% |