Find out how popular the last name Careathers is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Careathers.

Careathers, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Careathers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Careathers in America

Careathers is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Careathers surname appeared 175 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Careathers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Careathers to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Careathers

The surname Careathers is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England or Scotland, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from an older place name or location, as many surnames of this era were based on geographical areas or settlements where a person or family resided.

One possible origin of the name Careathers could be from a variation of the Old English word "cæfer," which referred to a type of beetle or insect. It is conceivable that the name was initially given to someone who lived in an area known for a particular species of beetle or a place where these insects were prevalent.

Another theory suggests that Careathers may have originated from a place name containing the element "carra," which could be related to the Old English word "carr," meaning a marshy or boggy area. This would indicate that the name's earliest bearers may have resided in a wetland or swampy region.

Unfortunately, there are no known historical records or manuscripts from the medieval period that explicitly mention the surname Careathers. However, it is possible that the name appeared in parish records, tax rolls, or other local documents that have not been extensively studied or preserved.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Careathers was John Careathers, who was born in Yorkshire, England, around 1620. He later immigrated to the American colonies and settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Careathers (1745-1821), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who established a successful trading company in the West Indies and owned plantations in Jamaica.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Careathers was Mary Careathers (1810-1892), an English author and women's rights advocate who wrote several novels and essays promoting educational opportunities for women.

During the same period, James Careathers (1832-1912) was a Scottish-born engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early steam engines and played a crucial role in the construction of several railways in the United Kingdom.

One of the most renowned individuals with the surname Careathers was Sir Robert Careathers (1865-1943), a British diplomat and statesman who served as Ambassador to several countries and played a key role in negotiating several international treaties in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Careathers

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Careathers.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Careathers was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Careathers has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Careathers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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