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

Caranto, 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 Caranto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caranto in America

Caranto is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caranto surname appeared 208 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 Caranto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caranto 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 Caranto

The surname Caranto is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "caranto," which referred to a type of wheat or grain cultivated in certain regions of the country. The earliest known records of the name can be found in medieval documents from the city-states of northern Italy, such as Venice and Genoa.

During the Middle Ages, the Caranto family likely resided in rural areas where agriculture was a primary occupation. The name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were involved in the cultivation or trade of the particular wheat variety. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest documented references to the Caranto surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Venetian archives, which mentions a merchant named Giacomo Caranto. This suggests that by that time, the name had become established among the merchant class in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Caranto name was Giovanni Caranto, a scholar and philosopher from Padua who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely circulated and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Domenico Caranto, a 16th-century architect from Genoa who played a significant role in the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Doria-Tursi.

During the 17th century, the Caranto family had members who ventured into the realm of exploration and colonization. One such figure was Marco Caranto, a navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Alessandro Caranto gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout northern Italy. His works can still be admired in cities like Milan and Turin.

Throughout the centuries, the Caranto surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and scholars to architects and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the agricultural roots of northern Italy, the name has spread and become established in other regions and countries over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caranto

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

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

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