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

Carcache, 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 Carcache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carcache in America

Carcache is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carcache surname appeared 200 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 Carcache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carcache 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 Carcache

The surname Carcache is believed to have originated from Spain during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "carcar," which means "to load" or "to burden." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone whose occupation involved loading or carrying goods.

One of the earliest known references to the Carcache name can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in the late 1400s. A man named Juan Carcache was mentioned as being a merchant in the city of Seville during this time period.

In the 16th century, the Carcache name began to appear in various parts of Spain, including the regions of Andalusia and Castile. During this time, a notable individual named Pedro Carcache was a renowned painter who was commissioned to create several works for churches and noble families.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Carcache name was carried to other parts of the world, including the Americas. In the early 17th century, a man named Diego Carcache was among the first Spanish settlers in the region that is now known as Mexico City.

Another significant figure with the Carcache surname was Juana Carcache, who lived in the late 17th century and was known for her work as a midwife in the city of Seville. She is believed to have assisted in the births of many children from wealthy and noble families during her time.

In the 18th century, a man named Miguel Carcache gained recognition as a skilled silversmith in the city of Cordoba, Spain. His intricate and ornate creations were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic families of the region.

As the centuries passed, the Carcache name continued to spread across various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in various fields, including the arts, commerce, and trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carcache

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

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

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