2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Carracedo
Surname originating from a town in Galicia, Spain near the Portuguese border.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Carracedo. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carracedo 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Carracedo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carracedo
The surname Carracedo has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Galicia and northern Portugal. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "carrachum," meaning "rock" or "cliff." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a rocky or craggy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carracedo can be found in the medieval Galician-Portuguese manuscript known as the "Cantigas de Santa Maria," composed in the 13th century during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile. This work contains references to individuals with the surname Carracedo, indicating its use in that era.
The name Carracedo is also associated with the Monastery of Santa María de Carracedo, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century in the province of León, Spain. It is possible that some individuals adopted the name Carracedo due to their association with this important religious institution or the surrounding area.
One notable figure bearing the surname Carracedo was Pedro Carracedo, a Spanish military leader who played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the 15th century. He was born in Galicia around 1420 and served as the governor of Tenerife after its conquest in 1496.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Carracedo (1520-1585), a Spanish painter from the Renaissance era. He was renowned for his religious works and is considered one of the most important artists of the Mannerist style in Spain.
In the 19th century, José Carracedo (1819-1892) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish Congress and held various governmental positions. He was born in the city of León and played an influential role in the political landscape of his time.
Additionally, Ignacio Carracedo (1892-1964) was a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de la Prensa and the Edificio España.
Lastly, Ramón Carracedo (1936-2014) was a Spanish writer and journalist who gained recognition for his novels and contributions to various publications. He was born in the province of León and his works often explored themes related to his native region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carracedo
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Carracedo 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 Carracedo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino73.3% · 88
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.3% · 22
- White5.0% · 6
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carracedo
Carracedo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,821 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 Carracedo 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 | #139,228 | #142,049 | -2.0% |
| Count | 120 | 120 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carracedo bearers went from 120 to 120 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,049.
FAQ
Carracedo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carracedo?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Carracedo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Carracedo?
Carracedo ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Carracedo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Carracedo.
Has Carracedo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carracedo went from 120 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Carracedo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracedo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%) and White (5.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Carracedo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.3% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carracedo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (73.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.3%), White (5.0%). 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 Carracedo (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 Carracedo mean?
Surname originating from a town in Galicia, Spain near the Portuguese border. 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 Carracedo (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 Americans have the surname Carracedo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.