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

Carron, 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 Carron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carron in America

Carron is the 13517th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carron surname appeared 2,244 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Carron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carron 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 Carron

The surname Carron has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "carragh," meaning "rocky ground" or "rocky place." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who resided in or near areas with rocky terrain.

One of the earliest known references to the Carron surname can be found in the records of the Scots Peerage, which mentions a John Carron who lived in the late 16th century. Additionally, the name appears in various Scottish parish records from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the regions of Stirlingshire and Lanarkshire, indicating its prevalence in those areas.

The Carron name is closely linked to the Carron Company, a renowned ironworks established in 1759 near the village of Carron, located in Falkirk, Scotland. The company played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution and was known for its production of high-quality cannons and other iron products. Notable figures associated with the Carron Company include Samuel Garbett (1717-1803), a prominent industrialist and one of the founders of the ironworks.

Another notable individual bearing the Carron surname was Robert Carron (1743-1793), a Scottish merchant and banker who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1786 to 1788. His involvement in the banking sector and his civic duties in Edinburgh contributed to the recognition of the Carron name in Scotland's history.

In the literary world, William Carron (1821-1876) gained recognition as a Scottish poet and writer. He authored several works, including "Lays and Lyrics" and "Poems and Lyrics," which showcased his poetic talent and further solidified the Carron name in Scottish cultural heritage.

Lastly, the Carron surname also found its way into military history with Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Carron (1789-1865), a British Army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the Governor of Jamaica from 1851 to 1857.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the Carron surname, spanning various fields and time periods, and solidifying its Scottish origins and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carron

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

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

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