Explore the Family Name Karten
The meaning of Karten
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Dutch: from German Karten ‘playing cards’, hence most probably a nickname for a gambler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karten saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,700 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 81,181 by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.84%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Karten remained constant at 233 between both census years. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100K decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #81,181 | -5.84% |
| Count | 233 | 233 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karten
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Karten remained fairly consistent between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, maintaining a consistent 97% across both census years. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a minor introduction of diversity within the group, with a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.58% of those with the surname Karten.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |