Explore the Family Name Kartes
The meaning of Kartes
Altered form of German Kordes or Gerdes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kartes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kartes' has seen a slight decrease over the course of a decade. In 2000, Kartes was ranked 42,529 in terms of popularity, with a count of 480 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,270 and the count increased slightly to 486. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11% from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #44,270 | -4.09% |
| Count | 480 | 486 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kartes
In relation to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Kartes surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.88% of individuals with the Kartes surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.09% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity associated with the Kartes surname in both 2000 and 2010. However, there were some changes noted in the Hispanic and Two or more races categories. The percentage of Kartes identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.25% in 2000 to zero by 2010, while those identifying with two or more races rose from none in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.09% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |