2000
#6,869
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,512
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.67
Rare Last name
Carreno
A Spanish habitational surname indicating one who came from any of various places named Carreño in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,727 Americans carry the last name Carreno. That puts it at #5,048 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 44,358 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carreno 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
7.7K
1 in 44,358
Census rank
#5,048
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,738 bearers of the surname Carreno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5048th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carreno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carreno
The surname Carreno is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "carreño," which means a small path or road. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a small road or pathway.
During the Middle Ages, the Carreno surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Asturias and Cantabria. It is recorded in various historical documents and records from that time period, indicating its widespread use among families in those areas.
One of the earliest known references to the Carreno surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documented various noble families and their lands in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Carreno, indicating their presence in the region during that era.
Over the centuries, the Carreno surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614-1685), a renowned Spanish painter and artist who was considered one of the leading masters of the Spanish Golden Age. His works, including religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various museums and galleries across Spain and Europe.
Another prominent individual with the Carreno surname was Miguel Carreno (1667-1733), a Spanish Jesuit priest and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. His writings and teachings on philosophical subjects were widely influential during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the realm of literature, Beatriz Carreno (1838-1917), a Venezuelan composer and pianist, gained international recognition for her musical talents and compositions. She was hailed as one of the leading female composers of her time and performed extensively throughout Europe and the Americas.
The Carreno surname also has a historical presence in other Spanish-speaking countries due to the spread of Spanish colonization and migration. For instance, there are records of the surname in Mexico, where individuals like José Maria Carreno (1830-1898), a Mexican politician and journalist, played an important role in the country's political landscape during the 19th century.
Additionally, the Carreno surname can be found in various place names and locations throughout Spain and Latin America, further solidifying its historical significance and geographic distribution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carreno
Among Census respondents with the surname Carreno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Carreno 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 Carreno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.2% · 6,283
- White6.0% · 404
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 17
- Two or more races0.2% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 10
- Black or African American0.1% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carreno
Carreno 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
#4,922
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,146
+2,634 bearers (+58.4%)
Per 100,000 2.42
Rank movement Up 1,947 places
2020
#5,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,738
-408 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 2.25
Rank movement Down 126 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,869 | 4,512 | 1.67 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,922 | 7,146 | 2.42 | +2,634 bearers (+58.4%) | Up 1,947 places |
| 2020 | #5,048 | 6,738 | 2.25 | -408 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 126 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 Carreno 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 | #4,922 | #5,048 | -2.6% |
| Count | 7,146 | 6,738 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 2.42 | 2.25 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carreno bearers went from 7,146 to 6,738 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 126 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,922 to #5,048.
FAQ
Carreno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carreno?
Name Census estimates that about 7,727 living Americans carry the surname Carreno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 44,358 residents.
How common is Carreno?
Carreno ranks #5,048 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,738 people with the surname Carreno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,727), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Carreno.
Has Carreno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carreno went from 7,146 recorded bearers to 6,738. That is a decrease of 408 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,922 to #5,048.
What does the Census say about the background of Carreno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carreno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Carreno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (6,283 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carreno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.2%), White (6.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). 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 Carreno (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 Carreno mean?
A Spanish habitational surname indicating one who came from any of various places named Carreño in Spain. 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 Carreno (2.25 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 people share the surname Carreno?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.