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

Carolino, 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 Carolino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carolino in America

Carolino is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carolino surname appeared 181 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 Carolino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carolino 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 Carolino

The surname Carolino has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the areas around the cities of Genoa and Milan. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "Carolinus," which itself traces its roots to the name "Carolus" or "Charles."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carolino surname can be found in a collection of municipal records from the city of Genoa, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention a certain "Petrus Carolino," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. Additionally, there are references to a "Giovanni Carolino" in a manuscript from the Milanese archives, dated around 1420.

In the 15th century, the Carolino name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. During this period, the surname was often associated with individuals involved in various trades and professions, such as artisans, merchants, and even minor nobility.

One notable figure bearing the Carolino name was Giacomo Carolino, a renowned painter from Milan who lived during the 16th century (approximately 1510-1580). His works can still be found in several churches and galleries across northern Italy.

Another significant individual was Girolamo Carolino (1524-1598), a scholar and humanist from Genoa. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy, and his writings were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Carolino surname gained further prominence with the rise of a family of bankers and merchants in the city of Genoa. The most prominent member of this family was Andrea Carolino (1618-1688), who amassed considerable wealth and influence through his business ventures.

Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Francesco Carolino (1818-1894), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Milan. He was particularly known for his extensive research on the flora and fauna of the Italian Alps.

Throughout its history, the Carolino surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Carolini, Carollino, and Carolino. It has also been associated with several place names in northern Italy, including the towns of Carolino and Carolinopoli, which likely derived their names from the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carolino

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

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

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