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

Carosello, 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 Carosello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carosello in America

Carosello is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carosello surname appeared 133 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 Carosello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carosello 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 Carosello

The surname Carosello originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

Carosello is derived from the Italian word "carosello," which means "carousel" or "merry-go-round." This term likely originated from the Spanish word "carrusell," which itself comes from the Italian word "carosello." The earliest known use of the word "carosello" can be traced back to the 16th century, when it referred to a circular movement or dance performed by horses and riders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Carosello can be found in a document from the town of Sorrento, near Naples, dated 1592. This document mentions a certain Girolamo Carosello, a local merchant and landowner.

Another early reference to the name comes from a marriage record in Palermo, Sicily, from the year 1617. The record lists a bride named Caterina Carosello, who married a man named Vincenzo Rizzo.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Carosello (1720-1792) was a renowned painter from Naples. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 19th century, a prominent Carosello family lived in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples. One member of this family, Antonio Carosello (1828-1901), was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Carosello was Vincenzo Carosello (1865-1932), an Italian sculptor from Palermo, Sicily. He is known for his works depicting religious and mythological themes, which can be found in various churches and public spaces in Italy.

While the surname Carosello is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has been carried by several individuals throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carosello

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

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

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