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

Carire, 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 Carire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carire in America

Carire is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carire surname appeared 113 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 Carire.

The history of the last name Carire

The surname Carire is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "carrus," meaning "cart" or "wagon," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in transportation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Carire name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. A merchant named Giovanni Carire is listed as a prominent figure in the city's trade guilds during that time.

In the 14th century, a noble family with the name Carire was documented in the region of Tuscany. They were known for their involvement in local politics and their ownership of several vineyards in the area.

During the Renaissance, the Carire name gained further recognition when a renowned artist named Filippo Carire (1456-1521) rose to prominence in Florence. He was celebrated for his fresco paintings and was commissioned by several wealthy patrons, including the Medici family.

Another notable figure with the Carire surname was Girolamo Carire (1501-1576), a scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua. His works on ethics and metaphysics were widely read and discussed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Carire family settled in the region of Veneto, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One member, Antonio Carire (1628-1692), was a prominent figure in the city of Venice and served as a diplomat for the Venetian Republic.

As the Carire name spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France. In the 18th century, a Spanish nobleman named Diego Carire (1712-1789) was known for his role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, serving as a governor in several territories.

Throughout its history, the Carire surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artists to scholars and landowners. While the name may have evolved and been adapted in different regions, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carire

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

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 Carire 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.

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

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