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

Carrow, 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 Carrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrow in America

Carrow is the 16450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrow surname appeared 1,748 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 Carrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrow 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 Carrow

The surname Carrow has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "carr" and "hoh," which together mean "a bend or turn in a marsh." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a geographical location, likely a settlement or village situated near a marshy area with a curving shape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carrow can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Carehov." This entry refers to a place in Norfolk, East Anglia, which is now known as the town of Carrow. The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Carrow, Careho, Carehowe, and Carehoo.

In the 13th century, records show a William de Carrow who held lands in Norfolk. This indicates that the name had already become established as a surname by this time. Another notable figure bearing the Carrow name was John Carrow, a 14th-century English cleric who served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1370 to 1376.

During the 16th century, the Carrow family held significant influence in the city of Norwich, where they were involved in various civic and ecclesiastical affairs. One prominent member was Thomas Carrow (c. 1518-1594), who served as the Mayor of Norwich in 1564 and played a role in the city's religious and political life during the tumultuous period of the English Reformation.

In the 17th century, the name Carrow appeared in association with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sir Clement Carrow (c. 1615-1676), a lawyer and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Great Yarmouth. Another was John Carrow (1617-1679), a Baptist minister and author who wrote several religious works during the Puritan era.

Moving into the 18th century, the Carrow surname gained recognition through individuals like Robert Carrow (1698-1758), an English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes and country estates. Additionally, there was Mary Carrow (1730-1802), a philanthropist and benefactor who contributed significantly to various charitable causes in Norfolk.

As the centuries progressed, the Carrow name continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Some notable examples include John Carrow (1798-1870), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Edward Carrow (1867-1941), an English cricketer who played for Norfolk County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrow

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

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

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