Explore the Family Name Karter
The meaning of Karter
German: occupational name for a carder (someone who prepares wool for spinning), from Middle High German karter. Compare Carter.
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How common is the last name Karter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karter has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Karter was ranked 59,611 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 317. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 63,873 and the count dropped slightly to 312. This represents a change of -7.15 in rank and -1.58 in count. The proportion of people named Karter per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #63,873 | -7.15% |
| Count | 317 | 312 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, no individuals with the surname Karter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 89.59 to 89.10, a small change of -0.55. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 18.52 percent, rising from 1.89 to 2.24. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased by 30.54 percent, going up from 4.42 to 5.77. It's interesting to note that in 2000, 2.84 percent reported having two or more ethnic identities, but by 2010, this number had fallen to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.59% | 89.1% | -0.55% |
| Black | 4.42% | 5.77% | 30.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.24% | 18.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |