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

Carretero, 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 Carretero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carretero in America

Carretero is the 26772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carretero surname appeared 909 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 Carretero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carretero 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 Carretero

The surname Carretero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "carretero," which means "carter" or "cartwright." This occupational name was given to those who were involved in the construction and repair of carts, wagons, or carriages.

In the early days, the name was primarily found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where there was a significant demand for skilled cartwrights due to the flourishing trade and transportation routes. The earliest known record of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Pedro Carretero was mentioned in a document from the city of Seville.

The surname Carretero has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, with some of the earliest forms being Carreteiro, Carritero, and Carreterro. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

One of the notable historical references to the Carretero surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where several individuals with this name were recorded during the 15th and 16th centuries. For instance, Juan Carretero, a blacksmith from Córdoba, was tried by the Inquisition in 1492 for suspected heretical beliefs.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Carretero surname were Juan Carretero (c. 1450-1520), a renowned master carpenter from Toledo, who is credited with designing and constructing several churches and monasteries in the region. Another notable figure was Catalina Carretero (c. 1525-1590), a writer and poet from Seville, who authored several works on religious themes.

Other prominent Carreteros throughout history include Francisco Carretero (1670-1743), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits; Andrés Carretero (1795-1871), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French; and María Carretero (1865-1942), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain.

It is worth noting that some variations of the name, such as Carreteiro, have also been found in Portugal, indicating a possible connection between the two Iberian nations and the spread of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carretero

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

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

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