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

Carpio, 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 Carpio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carpio in America

Carpio is the 4693rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carpio surname appeared 7,561 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Carpio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carpio 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 Carpio

The surname Carpio has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "carpio," meaning "carp," a type of freshwater fish. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or occupational surname for someone involved in fishing or the trade of carp.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian forces during the Reconquista. The name appears as "Carpio," indicating its existence in Spain during that time period.

The surname Carpio is also linked to several places in Spain, such as the municipality of Carpio de Tajo in the province of Toledo, and the municipality of Carpio in the province of Valladolid. These place names may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname, particularly among families residing in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Carpio. One example is María del Rosario Fernández Carpio (1764-1837), a Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits. Another is José María Alfredo Carpio (1905-1964), a Salvadoran diplomat and politician who served as the President of El Salvador from 1962 to 1964.

In the field of literature, Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681), a renowned Spanish playwright and poet, wrote a play titled "El Alcalde de Zalamea" (The Mayor of Zalamea), which features a character named Pedro Crespo, also known as El Labrador (The Farmer) de Carpio.

Other notable individuals with the surname Carpio include Rodrigo de Carpio (11th century), a legendary Spanish warrior and hero; and Francisco de Carpio (16th century), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile.

It's important to note that while the surname Carpio has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. The name has undergone minor spelling variations over time, but its core meaning and origin remain connected to its Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carpio

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

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

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