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

Carrisoza, 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 Carrisoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrisoza in America

Carrisoza is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrisoza surname appeared 186 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 Carrisoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrisoza 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 Carrisoza

The surname Carrisoza has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Castilian Spanish word "carrizosa," which refers to a place abundant in reeds or rushes. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a geographical location or a place name where reeds were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This manuscript contains references to various place names, including "Carrizosa," which was likely the original spelling of the surname.

In the 16th century, historical records mention a Juan Carrisoza, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire alongside Francisco Pizarro. Juan Carrisoza played a significant role in the battle of Cajamarca in 1532, where the Inca ruler Atahualpa was captured.

Another notable figure with this surname was Diego Carrisoza de la Vega, a Spanish soldier and poet born in Seville in the late 16th century (c. 1570-1640). He is known for his literary works, including a collection of poems titled "Rimas" (Rhymes), published in 1609.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named María Carrisoza y Guzmán (1702-1778) was a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment of a hospital and a school for underprivileged children in her hometown of Málaga.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the Carrisoza surname was General Tomás Carrisoza (1815-1895), a Spanish military leader who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain between supporters of the infante Carlos and the ruling House of Bourbon.

While the surname Carrisoza is predominantly Spanish in origin, it has also been found in other Spanish-speaking regions, likely due to migration and the spread of the name over time. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain and its association with places abundant in reeds or rushes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrisoza

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

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

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