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

Caroon, 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 Caroon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caroon in America

Caroon is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caroon surname appeared 232 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 Caroon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caroon 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 Caroon

The surname CAROON has its origins in the French region of Normandy, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "caroun," which referred to a type of ship or boat used for transportation along the region's many rivers and coastal areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the CAROON name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Caroun," likely referring to an individual or family involved in maritime activities or residing near a port or waterway.

As the centuries progressed, the CAROON surname spread across various parts of Europe, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in different regions. In the 13th century, a man named Guilleaume CAROON (c. 1220-1285) was recorded as a respected shipwright and navigator in the town of Rouen, France.

In England, the CAROON name can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating a John CAROON (c. 1330-1395) who served as a merchant and ship owner in the coastal town of Southampton. His descendants continued to be involved in maritime trade and exploration throughout the following centuries.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jacques CAROON (1510-1578) gained recognition as a skilled cartographer and navigator in the service of the French crown. His detailed maps and charts of the Atlantic coastlines played a crucial role in the expansion of maritime exploration and trade during that era.

Another notable bearer of the CAROON name was Marguerite CAROON (1620-1689), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in the city of Paris to support the underprivileged and orphaned children.

In the 18th century, the CAROON surname also found its way to the American colonies, with records indicating a family by the name of CAROON settling in the coastal region of Massachusetts. One of their descendants, Benjamin CAROON (1745-1825), served as a naval officer in the American Revolutionary War and later became a successful shipbuilder and merchant in Boston.

Throughout the centuries, the CAROON surname has been associated with various occupations and pursuits, ranging from maritime activities and trade to navigation, cartography, and even philanthropy. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in the maritime heritage of Normandy and the coastal regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caroon

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

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

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