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

Carbonell, 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 Carbonell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carbonell in America

Carbonell is the 11568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carbonell surname appeared 2,718 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Carbonell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carbonell 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 Carbonell

The surname Carbonell is of Spanish origin, deriving from the Spanish word "carbon" which means coal or charcoal. It likely emerged as an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a charcoal burner or dealer. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Catalonia, Spain.

During the Middle Ages, the name Carbonell was particularly prevalent in the areas around Barcelona and Valencia. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "carbo" which also means coal or charcoal. Some variations in spelling include Carbonel, Carbonelli, and Carbonelle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Catalonian record of Sant Cugat del Vallès, dated 1265, which mentions a certain "Petrus Carbonelli." Another early reference is from the Llibre del Repartiment, a manuscript documenting the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista, where a "Bernat Carbonell" is listed.

Notable individuals with the surname Carbonell throughout history include Joan Carbonell (c. 1335-1418), a Catalan painter and illuminator of manuscripts during the Gothic period. In the 15th century, Mateu Carbonell (c. 1440-1517) was a Catalan chronicler and archivist who recorded important events during the reigns of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

In the 16th century, Pedro Juan Carbonell (c. 1500-1570) was a Spanish scholar and humanist who served as the royal librarian to Charles V. Another notable figure was Miquel Carbonell (1540-1600), a Catalan composer and musician who worked in the court of Philip II of Spain.

During the 17th century, Pedro Carbonell (1590-1663) was a Spanish theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics.

While many variations of the name exist, Carbonell remains a prominent surname in Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it originated. Its connection to the historical coal and charcoal industry has been preserved through its etymology and continues to be a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carbonell

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

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

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