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

Carretto, 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 Carretto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carretto in America

Carretto is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carretto surname appeared 122 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 Carretto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carretto 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 Carretto

The surname Carretto originates from Italy, specifically the northern regions of Piedmont and Liguria, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "carretto," meaning a small cart or wagon, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in transportation or trade using such carts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carretto can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Republic of Genoa, which mentions a certain "Oberto Carretto" in the year 1213. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early 13th century in this region of Italy.

The Carretto family was a prominent noble family from the Piedmont region, particularly in the city of Savona. They held significant influence and power in the area during the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable member was Enrico Carretto (c. 1270-1324), a powerful nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the ongoing conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in northern Italy.

Another historical figure bearing the Carretto name was Giovanni Carretto (c. 1480-1555), a renowned Italian humanist, scholar, and diplomat from Savona. He served as the ambassador of the Duke of Milan to various European courts and was highly respected for his literary and diplomatic abilities.

In the 16th century, the Carretto family established a marquisate in the town of Grana, near Asti, in Piedmont. One notable member of this branch was Fabio Carretto (1567-1640), who served as a military commander and diplomat for the Dukes of Savoy.

Another prominent figure was Gian Battista Carretto (1589-1662), a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Savona from 1636 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting religious education and charitable works in the region.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Carreto" and "Carretti," have also been documented throughout history, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carretto

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

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

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