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

Carmena, 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 Carmena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carmena in America

Carmena is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carmena surname appeared 136 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 Carmena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carmena 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 Carmena

The surname Carmena has its origins in Spain, first appearing in the region of Andalusia during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "carmen," which means "poem" or "song." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the arts, specifically poetry or music.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carmena can be found in the municipal records of the city of Seville from the year 1492. These records mention a certain Juan Carmena, who was a member of the local guild of poets and songwriters. It is possible that this individual was among the first to bear the surname.

In the 16th century, the name Carmena began to spread to other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. During this time, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Carmona and Carmeña, which were likely influenced by local dialects and customs.

One notable individual with the surname Carmena was Pedro Carmena, a renowned painter from the city of Zaragoza who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another prominent figure was María Carmena, a celebrated actress and dancer who graced the stages of Madrid in the mid-19th century. She was widely acclaimed for her performances in both classical and contemporary plays, and her talent earned her the admiration of audiences across Spain.

In the late 19th century, the Carmena family established a successful wine-making business in the region of La Rioja. The family's vineyards and wineries gained recognition for producing some of the finest wines in Spain, and their legacy continues to this day.

It is worth mentioning that the name Carmena has also been associated with the town of Carmena, located in the province of Seville. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from or had connections to this particular town.

Throughout history, the surname Carmena has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, performers, entrepreneurs, and likely many others whose contributions have been lost to time. Despite its humble origins, the name has endured and continues to be a part of Spain's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carmena

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

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

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