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

Caravana, 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 Caravana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caravana in America

Caravana is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caravana surname appeared 109 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 Caravana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caravana 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 Caravana

The surname Caravana has its roots in the Italian language, originating from the region of Tuscany during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "caravana," which means "caravan" or a group of travelers or merchants journeying together.

In those times, it was common for surnames to be based on occupations or distinguishing characteristics, and the name Caravana may have been given to individuals who were involved in the caravan trade or were members of a traveling merchant community. The name's association with caravans suggests a possible connection to trade routes and the movement of goods across the Italian peninsula and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated around 1380, which mentions a certain "Giacomo Caravana." This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the region of Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the name appears in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to commerce and trade. One notable example is a merchant named Pietro Caravana, born in Florence in 1492, who was involved in the silk trade with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the Caravana family established itself in the city of Pisa, where they became prominent citizens and merchants. A church record from 1567 mentions the marriage of Giulio Caravana and Lucrezia Borghesi, indicating the family's presence in the area.

Throughout the centuries, the name Caravana has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Francesco Caravana, a renowned painter from Venice, who lived from 1595 to 1670 and was known for his religious and mythological works.

Another notable figure was Alessandro Caravana, an Italian mathematician and astronomer born in 1715 in Padua. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei.

In the 19th century, the Caravana family had a strong presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various industries and businesses. One member, Giuseppe Caravana, born in 1825, was a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated substantial funds for the construction of a hospital in the city.

Throughout its history, the surname Caravana has maintained a connection to its roots in the Italian language and its associations with trade, travel, and merchant activities. While its exact origins may be lost to time, the name continues to carry a rich heritage and a link to the vibrant cultural and commercial past of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caravana

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

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

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