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

Carag, 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 Carag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carag in America

Carag is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carag surname appeared 147 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 Carag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carag 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 Carag

The surname CARAG has its origins in the historic county of Argyll in the western Scottish Highlands. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "carraig", which means "rock" or "rocky place". This suggests that the name likely originated from a family or clan who lived in a rocky or mountainous area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CARAG surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is listed as "Gilmor de Carrag", indicating that the family had established themselves in the region by the late 13th century.

During the 16th century, the CARACHs were known to be a prominent family in the parish of Kilmartin, located in the heart of Argyll. Records from this period mention a John CARACH, who served as the parish minister from 1564 to 1595. Another notable figure was Dugald CARACH, a landowner and influential figure in the local community in the late 1500s.

As the centuries passed, variations in spelling emerged, including CARACH, CARRACH, and CARAICH. These variations likely reflect the challenges of transliterating Gaelic names into written English. One notable individual from this era was Archibald CARAICH, a renowned poet and bard who lived in the late 17th century and was celebrated for his contributions to Gaelic literature.

In the 18th century, the CARAG surname spread beyond Argyll as members of the family migrated to other parts of Scotland and even to the colonies in North America. One such individual was Donald CARAG, who was born in Argyll in 1712 and later settled in Virginia, where he became a prosperous landowner and farmer.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the CARAG surname made their mark in various fields. Among them were Robert CARAG (1795-1872), a renowned architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Edinburgh, and Margaret CARAG (1822-1891), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Glasgow.

While the CARAG surname is relatively uncommon compared to more widespread Scottish names, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the rugged landscapes and cultural traditions of Argyll. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the families who have carried this distinctive name through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carag

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

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

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