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

Carchi, 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 Carchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carchi in America

Carchi is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carchi surname appeared 813 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 Carchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carchi 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 Carchi

The surname Carchi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "carcio," which means "artichoke." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of artichokes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carchi can be found in the Florentine Catasto records, a census-like document compiled in 1427. These records mention a family by the name of Carchi residing in the city of Florence. This provides evidence of the name's presence in Tuscany during the early Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Carchi name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts across Tuscany. For instance, a notable figure bearing this surname was Gian Battista Carchi, a Florentine jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1532 to 1604. His works on jurisprudence and civil law were highly regarded during his time.

In the 18th century, the Carchi family gained prominence in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. Records indicate that a branch of the family owned vineyards and played a significant role in the local wine industry. One notable member was Antonio Carchi (1710-1785), a respected winemaker and landowner.

Another individual of note was Giuseppe Carchi (1826-1901), a painter and sculptor from the city of Lucca. He gained recognition for his religious artwork commissioned by churches and cathedrals across Tuscany. Some of his most celebrated works include the altarpiece at the Church of San Frediano and the sculptures adorning the façade of the Lucca Cathedral.

In the 20th century, the Carchi name was carried forward by individuals like Mario Carchi (1909-1988), a prolific Italian author and journalist known for his novels and short stories set in rural Tuscany. His works offered insightful depictions of the region's cultural traditions and way of life.

While the surname Carchi is deeply rooted in Tuscany, it has also spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the fertile lands of Tuscany, where the name likely emerged from a connection to the artichoke and agricultural pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carchi

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

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

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