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

Carrió, 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 Carrió surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrió in America

Carrió is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrió surname appeared 468 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 Carrió.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrió 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 Carrió

The surname Carrio has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "carrio," which means "cart" or "wagon." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as carters or transporters of goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carrio surname can be found in the "Becerro General," a compilation of records from the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Pedro Carrio, who lived in the region of Castile during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent Carrio family residing in the town of Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and governance.

During the 16th century, Juan Carrio (1487-1546), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian, gained recognition for his writings on ecclesiastical matters. He was born in the town of Llíria, near Valencia, and served as a professor at the University of Valencia.

Another notable figure with the Carrio surname was Fernando Carrio (1598-1676), a Spanish painter who was active in the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain, showcasing his skill in religious and allegorical themes.

In the 18th century, José Carrio (1726-1792) was a renowned Spanish architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Liria and the Church of San Marcos.

The Carrio surname has also been found in other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Latin America, where it may have been introduced during the colonial era. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, with a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrió

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

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

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