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

Caronna, 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 Caronna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caronna in America

Caronna is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caronna surname appeared 453 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 Caronna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caronna 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 Caronna

The surname Caronna is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "caro," meaning "dear" or "beloved," indicating that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for a cherished individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caronna can be found in the Sicilian Riveli, which were tax records compiled in the 15th century. These documents mention several individuals bearing the name, suggesting that the surname was already well-established in the region by that time.

The Caronna name also appears in various historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, including church registries and notarial acts. In these documents, the name is sometimes spelled as "Caronna," "Carrona," or "Carruna," reflecting the variations that often occurred in surname spellings during that era.

Historically, the Caronna surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was Giovanni Caronna, a Sicilian nobleman who lived in the late 15th century and served as a military commander under the Aragonese rulers of Sicily.

Another prominent bearer of the Caronna name was Vincenzo Caronna, a 17th-century Sicilian painter known for his religious artworks adorning churches throughout the island. He was born in Palermo in 1620 and died in the same city in 1689.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Caronna, a lawyer and scholar from Reggio Calabria, gained recognition for his works on Calabrian history and literature. He was born in 1718 and lived until 1796.

Moving into the 19th century, Francesco Caronna, a Sicilian politician and statesman, played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement that led to the unification of Italy. He was born in Palermo in 1804 and died in the same city in 1876.

Lastly, Maria Caronna, born in Reggio Calabria in 1888, was a renowned Italian educator and women's rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting education and advocating for women's emancipation, both in Italy and internationally.

While the Caronna surname has its roots in Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, where it emerged as a descriptive name reflecting the endearment and affection bestowed upon its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caronna

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

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

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