2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Carrabino
An Italian surname meaning "haulier" or "hauler of carts".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Carrabino. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carrabino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Carrabino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carrabino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carrabino
The surname Carrabino is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Italian word "carrabino," which translates to "carter" or "wagon driver," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in transportation or related trades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carrabino name can be found in historical documents from the 14th century. In a registry of land ownership from the year 1372, a certain Giovanni Carrabino is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Casalnuovo, near Naples. This suggests that the Carrabino family had already established a presence in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, the Carrabino name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of the family held positions within the Catholic Church. For instance, a Friar Antonio Carrabino is mentioned in a manuscript from the year 1487, where he is listed as a member of the Franciscan order in the city of Salerno.
During the Renaissance period, the Carrabino name gained further prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Pietro Carrabino, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is credited with the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.
Another notable Carrabino was Giulio Carrabino, a 16th-century poet and writer who authored several works of literature and poetry. His most famous work, "Rime Diverse," a collection of sonnets and poems, was published in 1578 and is considered a significant contribution to the Italian literary tradition of the time.
In the 17th century, the Carrabino family continued to play an influential role in the region. Vincenzo Carrabino, born in 1615, was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the judicial system of the Kingdom of Naples. He was known for his fair and impartial rulings, and his name is recorded in various legal documents from that era.
As the Carrabino surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it became associated with various professions and occupations. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its origins in the Campania region, where the earliest records of its bearers can be found, reflecting their contributions to the rich history and culture of the area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carrabino
Among Census respondents with the surname Carrabino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Carrabino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Carrabino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carrabino
Carrabino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+6 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,335 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,772 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 3,335 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 10,772 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Carrabino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #147,221 | -7.9% |
| Count | 123 | 113 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carrabino bearers went from 123 to 113 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 10,772 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #147,221.
FAQ
Carrabino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carrabino?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Carrabino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Carrabino?
Carrabino ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Carrabino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Carrabino.
Has Carrabino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carrabino went from 123 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Carrabino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carrabino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Carrabino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carrabino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Carrabino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Carrabino mean?
An Italian surname meaning "haulier" or "hauler of carts". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Carrabino (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Carrabino?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Carrabino, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.