2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Carri
A surname derived from the Italian word "carro" meaning cart or wagon.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 165 Americans carry the last name Carri. That puts it at #125,089 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,077,299 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carri 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
165
1 in 2,077,299
Census rank
#125,089
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
144
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 144 bearers of the surname Carri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125089th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carri, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (27.1%) and Black (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carri
The surname Carri has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "carro," meaning "cart" or "wagon," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a carter or wagon driver.
The earliest records of the Carri surname can be found in various Italian regions, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Some of the earliest documented examples include Giacomo Carri, a merchant from Florence mentioned in records from the year 1287, and Guglielmo Carri, a landowner from Parma, whose name appeared in a deed from 1312.
In the 15th century, the Carri name gained prominence in the city of Siena, where a family of that surname held positions of power and influence. One notable figure was Giovanni Carri (1412-1478), a wealthy merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to the Sienese Republic.
The Carri surname also has a long history in the region of Veneto, particularly in the city of Venice. In the 16th century, a branch of the family established itself as successful shipbuilders and traders, with Andrea Carri (1522-1598) being one of the most renowned members, known for his innovative ship designs and profitable trade ventures in the Mediterranean.
Another influential figure bearing the Carri surname was Vincenzo Carri (1667-1737), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Milan. He was a prolific writer and published several works on theology, philosophy, and history, earning him a reputation as one of the leading intellectuals of his time.
As the Carri family spread across Italy and beyond, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Cari, Carra, and Carria. Some of these variations can be found in historical records from other European countries, such as France and Spain, where members of the family may have migrated or established trade connections.
While the Carri surname has its roots in Italy, it has since become more widely dispersed, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above serve as a testament to the surname's rich heritage and enduring legacy within Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carri
Among Census respondents with the surname Carri, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (27.1%) and Black (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Carri 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 Carri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.7% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino27.1% · 39
- Black or African American5.6% · 8
- Two or more races4.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carri
Carri 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
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
+9 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,357 places
2020
#125,089
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
-4 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,609 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | +9 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 1,357 places |
| 2020 | #125,089 | 144 | 0.05 | -4 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 7,609 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 Carri 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 | #117,480 | #125,089 | -6.5% |
| Count | 148 | 144 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carri bearers went from 148 to 144 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 7,609 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #125,089.
FAQ
Carri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carri?
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the surname Carri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,077,299 residents.
How common is Carri?
Carri ranks #125,089 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 144 people with the surname Carri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (165), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Carri.
Has Carri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carri went from 148 recorded bearers to 144. That is a decrease of 4 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #117,480 to #125,089.
What does the Census say about the background of Carri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carri, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (27.1%) and Black (5.6%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Carri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.7% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (59.7%), Hispanic (27.1%), Black (5.6%). 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 Carri (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 Carri mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "carro" meaning cart or wagon. 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 Carri (0.05 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 are called Carri?
Find out how many people have the surname Carri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.