Explore the Family Name Kary
The meaning of Kary
Irish: variant of Carey. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kary in the United States?
The surname "Kary," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 26,783rd most common name in 2000, it slipped to 29,041st by 2010, representing an 8.43% fall. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased by 4.33%, from 854 in 2000 to 817 in 2010. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 12.5% from 0.32 to 0.28 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #29,041 | -8.43% |
| Count | 854 | 817 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kary
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kary surname has predominantly been associated with individuals of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.57% of those with the Kary surname identified as White, slightly reducing to 90.94% by 2010. There was a notable increase of 77.78% in people identifying as Two or more races, rising from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased by 37.60%, while there were decreases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, which fell to zero and -13.38% respectively. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.57% | 90.94% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.55% | 37.6% |
| Black | 2.69% | 2.33% | -13.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.08% | 77.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |