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

Karia, 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 Karia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karia in America

Karia is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karia surname appeared 188 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 Karia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Karia 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 Karia

The surname KARIA is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, with roots dating back to the region of Caria, located in the southwestern part of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). This region was known for its rich cultural heritage and was home to several influential cities during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name KARIA can be found in ancient Greek literature, where it was used to describe individuals from the region of Caria. The name itself is likely derived from the ancient Greek word "Kares," which referred to the indigenous people of Caria.

During the Byzantine era, the name KARIA continued to be used, appearing in various historical records and documents. It is possible that some of these records may have been preserved in the archives of monasteries or other religious institutions, providing valuable insights into the history and distribution of the name.

In the Middle Ages, the name KARIA made its way to other parts of Europe through trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Several notable individuals bore this surname during this period, including:

1. Nikolaos Karias (c. 1260 - c. 1330), a Byzantine scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the fields of rhetoric and philosophy.
2. Ioannis Karias (c. 1380 - c. 1450), a Greek merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region.

As the Renaissance era dawned, the name KARIA gained further recognition, particularly in Italy and other parts of Southern Europe. One notable figure from this period was:

3. Girolamo Karia (1499 - 1566), an Italian painter and engraver who was part of the Venetian Renaissance movement.

In the later centuries, the name KARIA spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas, through various waves of immigration. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

4. Ioannis Karias (1845 - 1920), a Greek educator and philosopher who advocated for educational reforms in his native country.
5. Alexandros Karias (1875 - 1954), a Greek-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who established several successful businesses in the United States.

While the surname KARIA may have evolved and taken on different spellings or variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient region of Caria, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that has endured for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karia

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

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 Karia 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 Karia 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 Karia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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