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

Carrasquel, 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 Carrasquel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrasquel in America

Carrasquel is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrasquel surname appeared 133 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 Carrasquel.

The history of the last name Carrasquel

The surname Carrasquel originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "carrasca," which refers to a type of evergreen oak tree. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with these trees.

The earliest known records of the Carrasquel name can be found in various historical documents from the Castilian region of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Toledo and Ciudad Real. Some variations in spelling, such as Carrasca and Carrasquilla, were also common during that time.

One of the first notable individuals with the Carrasquel surname was Pedro de Carrasquel, a Spanish military officer who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista. He participated in the conquest of Granada in 1492 and was awarded lands in the region for his bravery.

In the 16th century, the Carrasquel family expanded their influence across Spain and the Spanish territories in the Americas. Juan de Carrasquel, born in 1532, was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He later settled in the region and established a trading company.

During the 17th century, the Carrasquel name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of the family held prominent positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Fray Alonso de Carrasquel, a Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in the New World and was known for his efforts in converting indigenous populations to Christianity.

In the 19th century, the Carrasquel name gained prominence in the political and literary spheres. José María Carrasquel, born in 1785, was a Spanish politician and writer who played a significant role in the liberal movement during the reign of King Ferdinand VII. His works, which criticized the monarchy and advocated for democratic reforms, were widely read and influential.

Another notable figure from this period was Alejandro Carrasquel, born in 1818, a Venezuelan military leader and statesman. He served as the President of Venezuela between 1868 and 1870 and was instrumental in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrasquel

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

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 Carrasquel 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.

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

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