About the surname
It is a highly visible surname; Carey belongs to the upper echelon of frequently occurring American last names. The latest demographic counts confirm that 53,736 Americans have this surname. For context, this number of people would easily fill a major professional sports stadium. In terms of population density, this means you can expect 1 in every 6,197 Americans to have the Carey surname. From an ethnic standpoint, this name is overwhelmingly associated with the White community, which surpasses the next largest demographic (Black or African American) by a massive 65%.