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

Carrino, 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 Carrino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrino in America

Carrino is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrino surname appeared 490 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 Carrino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrino 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 Carrino

The surname Carrino is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carrino name can be found in the historic records of the town of Acri, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. These records date back to the late 13th century and mention a family bearing the surname Carrino.

The name Carrino is thought to be derived from the Latin word "carra," meaning "cart" or "wagon." It is possible that the surname was initially given to individuals who worked as cart makers, cart drivers, or were involved in transportation-related trades.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Carrino was Giacomo Carrino, a wealthy merchant from Naples who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that period.

During the Renaissance, the Carrino family gained prominence in the arts. Girolamo Carrino, a painter born in Naples in 1520, produced several works that adorned churches and palaces across southern Italy. His most famous work was a fresco depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which can still be seen in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Naples.

In the late 16th century, a branch of the Carrino family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the town of Palermo. One of the earliest recorded members of this branch was Vincenzo Carrino, a respected lawyer and judge who lived from 1560 to 1628.

Another notable figure bearing the Carrino surname was Domenico Carrino, a philosopher and theologian born in Naples in 1631. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and theology, which were widely studied in academic circles across Europe during the 17th century.

In the 19th century, the Carrino name gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Carrino, born in Reggio Calabria in 1820, was a renowned poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have carried the surname Carrino throughout the centuries. The name's Italian origins and its association with various professions and artistic pursuits have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrino

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

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

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