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

Carias, 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 Carias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carias in America

Carias is the 13862nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carias surname appeared 2,180 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 Carias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carias 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 Carias

The surname Carias originated in Spain during the medieval period, likely derived from the Iberian word "caria" or "carias," which referred to a type of limestone rock or quarry. It's believed that the name was initially given to people who lived near or worked in limestone quarries, or those involved in the limestone trade.

The earliest known record of the Carias surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. It appears in several historical documents and records from that time period, often associated with individuals living in or around the cities of Seville and Cordoba.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Carias surname was Pedro Carias, a stonemason who lived in Seville during the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the construction of several notable buildings, including additions to the Alcázar of Seville, a royal palace.

In the 15th century, the Carias family gained prominence in the city of Cordoba, where several members held influential positions within the local government and the Catholic Church. Juan Carias, born in 1428, was a respected cleric and served as the Bishop of Cordoba from 1472 until his death in 1490.

Another notable figure was Alonso Carias, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Seville who lived during the 16th century. He played a significant role in financing Spain's exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas, contributing funds to expeditions led by famous explorers like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.

During the 17th century, the Carias surname spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. One individual of note was Diego Carias, born in 1625 in Seville, who became a renowned military officer and served as the governor of several Spanish territories in the West Indies.

In the 18th century, the Carias family established roots in Mexico, with several members becoming prominent landowners and influential figures in the region's agriculture and mining industries. One such individual was José Carias, born in 1712 in Veracruz, who amassed a considerable fortune through his mining operations and landholdings.

Over the centuries, the Carias surname has continued to be present in various parts of Spain, as well as in Latin American countries with significant Spanish heritage, such as Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. While the specific origins and meanings of surnames can sometimes be obscured by time, the Carias name remains a distinct part of the cultural and historical tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carias

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

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

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