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

Carrola, 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 Carrola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrola in America

Carrola is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrola surname appeared 217 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 Carrola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrola 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 Carrola

The surname CARROLA originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically the regions of Spain and Portugal, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "carrulus," which translates to "little cart" or "small wagon," suggesting a possible occupational connection to those involved in transportation or trade.

One of the earliest documented references to the CARROLA name can be found in a 16th-century genealogical record from the city of Seville, Spain, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned. Additionally, there are records of CARROLA families residing in the Portuguese region of Alentejo during the same period, indicating the name's presence in both neighboring countries.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the CARROLA surname was Tomás CARROLA (1612-1678), a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and was awarded the title of Captain for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. His exploits were documented in various military chronicles of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, the CARROLA name gained prominence in the town of Évora, Portugal, where a prominent family of landowners and merchants bearing this surname was recorded. One member, João CARROLA (1724-1799), was a successful merchant who established trade routes between Évora and the coastal cities of Lisbon and Porto.

During the 19th century, a renowned scholar and linguist named Isabel CARROLA (1842-1917) made significant contributions to the study of Iberian languages and their historical development. Her work, "A Comparative Study of Iberian Dialects," published in 1879, was widely acclaimed and remains a valuable resource for linguists and historians alike.

Another individual of note was Francisco CARROLA (1876-1943), a Spanish painter and artist who was part of the Modernist movement in art. His vibrant and expressive paintings, depicting scenes of everyday life in Spain, gained him recognition both locally and internationally during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the CARROLA surname has been present in various regions of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and heritage of Spain and Portugal. While its origins may have been humble, associated with those involved in transportation or trade, the name has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from military service to scholarship, art, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrola

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

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

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