Explore the Family Name Karsky
The meaning of Karsky
1. Russian, Ukrainian, and Belorussian; Czech (Karský): habitational name for someone from any of various places in Eastern Europe whose names start in Kar-. 2. Altered form of Polish Karski: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Karsy.
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How common is the last name Karsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karsky has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Karsky surname was ranked 74,957th in popularity, with 240 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the count increased to 258 people, bumping up the rank to 74,826th, a modest growth of 0.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 across both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,826 | 0.17% |
| Count | 240 | 258 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karsky
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Karsky identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.33% of people with this surname identified as White, declining slightly to 96.51% by 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification within the Karsky ethnicity between these years, growing from 0% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.51% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 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% |