2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Carracino
Of Spanish origin, referring to someone from Carraci or residing near a crag or rocky outcrop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Carracino. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carracino 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Carracino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carracino
The surname Carracino is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "carraca," meaning a large cargo ship or merchant vessel. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in maritime trade or naval activities.
One of the earliest known references to the Carracino name can be found in a 15th-century Venetian document, where a certain "Giovanni Carracino" is mentioned as a merchant engaged in trade with the Byzantine Empire. This record lends credence to the theory that the name was initially linked to maritime professions.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several Genoese records, indicating a significant presence of the Carracino family in the Republic of Genoa, a prominent maritime power at the time. Notable individuals from this period include Giacomo Carracino (1520-1598), a renowned navigator and cartographer who produced highly accurate maps of the Mediterranean region.
During the 17th century, the Carracino name spread beyond the coastal regions of Italy, with records showing branches of the family settling in various parts of the Italian peninsula. One notable figure was Elisabetta Carracino (1622-1688), a skilled lacemaker from Milan whose intricate creations were highly sought after by European nobility.
As the centuries progressed, the Carracino name continued to be associated with various professions and areas of expertise. In the late 18th century, Giuseppe Carracino (1760-1833) gained recognition as a gifted architect, responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Naples.
Another prominent figure was Emilio Carracino (1892-1968), a renowned Italian sculptor whose works adorned many public spaces and museums throughout Italy. His most famous creation, the "Fountain of the Four Rivers" in Rome's Piazza Navona, is considered a masterpiece of Baroque sculpture.
Despite its maritime origins, the Carracino name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, it remains a distinct and enduring part of Italy's onomastic heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carracino
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Carracino 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 Carracino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carracino
Carracino 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-12 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,606 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-9 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,065 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 18,606 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 9,065 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 Carracino 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 | #141,140 | #150,205 | -6.4% |
| Count | 118 | 109 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carracino bearers went from 118 to 109 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 9,065 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,205.
FAQ
Carracino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carracino?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Carracino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Carracino?
Carracino ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Carracino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Carracino.
Has Carracino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carracino went from 118 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Carracino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) 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 Carracino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carracino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (6.4%), 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 Carracino (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 Carracino mean?
Of Spanish origin, referring to someone from Carraci or residing near a crag or rocky outcrop. 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 Carracino (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 Carracino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.