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

Cariaso, 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 Cariaso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cariaso in America

Cariaso is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cariaso surname appeared 263 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 Cariaso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cariaso 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 Cariaso

The surname Cariaso is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "kariaso," which means "to strive" or "to persevere." The name likely emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

Cariaso was likely first used as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who exhibited traits of perseverance and determination. Over time, it became an established family name passed down through generations. The name's exact origins and earliest recorded instances are somewhat obscure, as Philippine genealogical records from that era are limited.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Cariaso surname was Juan Cariaso, a Filipino soldier who fought against the Dutch invasion of the Philippines in the early 17th century. His bravery and perseverance in battle may have been the inspiration for the name.

In the 19th century, Manuel Cariaso (1823-1892) was a prominent Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Malolos Congress during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. He played a significant role in drafting the Malolos Constitution, which established the First Philippine Republic in 1899.

Another notable figure with the Cariaso surname was Mariano Cariaso (1876-1954), a Filipino artist and sculptor. He is best known for his work on the University of Santo Tomas campus in Manila, where he created numerous sculptures and architectural embellishments.

In the field of sports, Roberto Cariaso (born 1956) was a professional basketball player from the Philippines. He played for several teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) from 1979 to 1989 and was considered one of the best point guards of his era.

More recently, Jaime Cariaso (born 1972) is a Filipino basketball coach who has led several teams in the PBA and the Philippine national basketball team. He is widely respected for his strategic abilities and his contributions to the development of basketball in the Philippines.

While the Cariaso surname is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the areas of law, politics, art, and sports.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cariaso

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

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

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