Carlowitz Surname

2,689,253rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 52 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Germany
Highest density in:
Sweden

Carlowitz Surname Definition:

“Son of Charles” in Russian.

Carlowitz Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Germany311:2,596,950129,424
Sweden71:1,406,680102,017
Israel61:1,426,27275,466
United States61:60,409,8221,028,827
Czechia11:10,633,469206,023
England11:55,718,059489,080
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States41:12,554,671503,821

Carlowitz Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

“Son of Charles” in Russian.

South African Surnames (1965) by Eric Rosenthal

Carlowitz Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Carlowitz Come From? nationality or country of origin

Carlowitz is found in Germany more than any other country/territory. It can occur as:. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.

How Common Is The Last Name Carlowitz? popularity and diffusion

The last name is the 2,689,253rd most prevalent last name globally, borne by around 1 in 140,145,114 people. It is predominantly found in Europe, where 77 percent of Carlowitz reside; 60 percent reside in Western Europe and 60 percent reside in Germanic Europe.

This surname is most widespread in Germany, where it is carried by 31 people, or 1 in 2,596,950. In Germany it is most numerous in: Saxony, where 45 percent are found, Hesse, where 23 percent are found and Bavaria, where 6 percent are found. Apart from Germany it occurs in 5 countries. It is also found in Sweden, where 13 percent are found and Israel, where 12 percent are found.

Carlowitz Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Carlowitz has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Carlowitz last name increased 150 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Carlowitz Last Name Statistics demography

Carlowitz earn a lot more than the average income. In United States they earn 38.09% more than the national average, earning $59,583 USD per year.

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Footnotes

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