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

Carnero, 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 Carnero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carnero in America

Carnero is the 30277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carnero surname appeared 773 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 Carnero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carnero 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 Carnero

The surname CARNERO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "carnero," which means "ram" or "male sheep." This suggests that the name might have initially been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with sheep, such as shepherds or traders.

The earliest recorded instances of the CARNERO surname can be found in various medieval documents and records from different regions of Spain. In the 13th century, a certain Pedro CARNERO was mentioned as a landowner in the city of Seville, Andalusia. Another historical reference comes from the 14th century, where a Juan CARNERO was listed as a prominent merchant in the city of Valencia.

During the 15th century, the CARNERO surname gained prominence with the rise of Juan CARNERO (1420-1490), a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Badajoz. He played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition and was known for his unwavering support of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.

Another notable figure with the CARNERO surname was Diego CARNERO (1472-1542), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He is remembered for his role in the siege of Tenochtitlán and the subsequent subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

In the 16th century, the CARNERO family established themselves as prominent landowners and noblemen in the region of Extremadura. One remarkable member was Alonso CARNERO (1550-1628), a wealthy nobleman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city of Cáceres.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the CARNERO surname emerged, such as CARNEIRO, CARNERIO, and CARNERRO. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, including Carneros in California, which derives from the Spanish word "carneros" meaning "sheep."

As the centuries passed, the CARNERO surname spread across different regions of Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by Spanish emigrants and settlers. Today, individuals bearing the CARNERO surname can be found in various countries, including Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and the United States, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carnero

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

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

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