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

Carrazana, 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 Carrazana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrazana in America

Carrazana is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrazana surname appeared 514 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 Carrazana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrazana 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 Carrazana

The surname Carrazana has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "carraza," which means "oak tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carrazana can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Castilian manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document lists various noble families and their properties, indicating that the Carrazana family held land and had a certain level of prominence during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named Juan de Carrazana, who served as a trusted advisor to King Juan II of Castile. His son, Rodrigo de Carrazana, was also a prominent figure in the court and played a role in the political affairs of the era.

During the 16th century, the Carrazana family expanded their influence and wealth through their involvement in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. One notable figure was Diego de Carrazana, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the 1520s.

Another individual of historical significance was María de Carrazana, a nun who lived in the late 16th century. She was renowned for her religious devotion and her efforts in establishing a convent in Seville, which became a center of spiritual and educational activities.

In the 17th century, the Carrazana family continued to hold notable positions in various parts of Spain. For example, Pedro de Carrazana served as a magistrate in the city of Valencia, where he was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

As the centuries passed, the name Carrazana spread to other regions of Spain and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. Despite its widespread dispersal, the name has maintained its strong connection to its Spanish roots and the historical associations with nobility, conquest, and religious devotion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrazana

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

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

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