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

Carraman, 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 Carraman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carraman in America

Carraman is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carraman surname appeared 162 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 Carraman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carraman 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 Carraman

The surname Carraman has its origins in the Iberian peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The name likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "carraman," which referred to a person who transported goods or merchandise by cart or wagon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carraman name can be found in a collection of documents from the town of Lleida, dated to the year 1387. These records mention a merchant named Pere Carraman, who was engaged in trade activities within the region. This suggests that the name was already well-established at that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent family bearing the Carraman name in the town of Cervera, located in the province of Lleida. This family was involved in various commercial endeavors and held positions of influence within the local community. Notable members of this family include Joan Carraman (1451-1523), who served as a magistrate, and Ferran Carraman (1478-1542), a successful merchant and landowner.

As the name spread beyond its original Catalan homeland, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Caramán, Carramán, and Carraman. In the 16th century, there are records of a Carraman family residing in the city of Valencia, where they were engaged in the textile trade. One of the notable members of this family was Jaume Carraman (1542-1612), who was a respected cloth merchant and served on the city council.

The Carraman name also found its way to the Americas during the colonial era. In the 17th century, there are records of a Juan Carraman who was among the early Spanish settlers in the region of present-day Mexico. Another notable figure was Pedro Carraman (1623-1698), a soldier and explorer who participated in expeditions into the southwestern territories of what is now the United States.

By the 18th century, the Carraman surname had spread to various parts of Europe and the Americas. In France, there are records of a family bearing the name Caramán residing in the region of Provence. One of their notable members was François Caramán (1712-1778), a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed to the French Enlightenment.

Throughout its long history, the Carraman surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from merchants and tradesmen to scholars, soldiers, and explorers. While the name may have evolved over time and across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carraman

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

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

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