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

Carrada, 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 Carrada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrada in America

Carrada is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrada surname appeared 198 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 Carrada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrada 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 Carrada

The surname Carrada originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "carro," meaning "cart" or "wagon," suggesting that the name may have referred to individuals who worked as carters or transporters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carrada name can be found in the Florentine archives, where a certain Guido Carrada was mentioned in a document dated 1295. This document referred to a land transaction, indicating that the Carrada family held some property and social status during that time.

In the 14th century, the Carrada name appeared in several records from the city of Siena, where a branch of the family had established itself. These records include tax rolls, birth and marriage records, and even a mention of a Carrada family member serving as a magistrate in the city's government.

During the Renaissance period, the Carrada family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, Filippo Carrada (1470-1535) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Pisa, whose works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Carrada (1501-1576), a humanist scholar and author from Florence. He wrote several treatises on philosophy, literature, and the classics, and was considered a leading intellectual of his time.

In the 18th century, the Carrada name appeared in the annals of the Catholic Church. Giovanni Battista Carrada (1732-1808) was a prominent theologian and bishop who served in the Diocese of Volterra. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and charitable works within his diocese.

During the 19th century, the Carrada family produced several notable figures in the fields of science and academia. Vincenzo Carrada (1819-1892) was a respected botanist and naturalist from Pisa, who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region.

Another remarkable individual was Emilia Carrada (1860-1938), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Florence and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in Italy.

While the Carrada name has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world, carried by families seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts. However, the rich history and legacy of this surname remain firmly rooted in the cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrada

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

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

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