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

Carrizal, 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 Carrizal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrizal in America

Carrizal is the 30799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrizal surname appeared 756 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 Carrizal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrizal 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 Carrizal

The surname Carrizal originated in Spain, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Spanish word "carrizo," which means "reed" or "cane." It is believed to have been initially associated with individuals who lived near areas abundant with reeds or cane thickets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carrizal can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a manuscript from the 14th century that documented landowners and taxpayers in the Kingdom of Castile. The name appears in several villages across northern Spain, indicating its widespread use during that era.

In the 16th century, historical records mention a prominent figure named Juan Carrizal, who served as a military commander during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico and the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

During the 17th century, the Carrizal name gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable individual from this period was Diego Carrizal, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Seville.

In the 18th century, the Carrizal family expanded their influence to the Americas, with several members settling in various parts of Latin America. One such individual was Pedro Carrizal, who established a successful agricultural enterprise in the region now known as Argentina.

As the centuries progressed, the Carrizal surname continued to be associated with individuals of notable stature. In the 19th century, Manuel Carrizal was a celebrated poet and writer from Mexico, known for his contributions to the literary movement of Romanticism.

Throughout its history, the Carrizal surname has been linked to various place names and locations. For instance, there are several towns and villages in Spain that bear the name "Carrizal" or variations of it, such as Carrizales and Carrizosa. These place names likely originated from the presence of reed or cane thickets in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrizal

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

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

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