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

Cartas, 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 Cartas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cartas in America

Cartas is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cartas surname appeared 192 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 Cartas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cartas 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 Cartas

The surname Cartas is of Spanish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "carta," which means "letter" or "document." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as scribes, clerks, or secretaries, responsible for handling official correspondence and records.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Cartas can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in Spain. One noteworthy example is the mention of a certain Pedro de Cartas in the archives of the city of Barcelona, where he is listed as a scribe employed by the local authorities in the year 1387.

As the name spread across different regions of Spain, it underwent several variations in spelling, such as Cartas, Cartos, and Cartaz. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, linguistic influences, and scribal errors in transcribing the name over time.

The surname Cartas has also been linked to certain place names in Spain, particularly in regions like Catalonia and Aragon. For instance, there is a small village called Cartas in the province of Huesca, which might have contributed to the surname's origins or its geographical distribution.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Cartas surname, including:

1. Juan de Cartas (c. 1460-1530), a Spanish diplomat and scholar who served as a secretary to King Ferdinand II of Aragon.
2. Catalina de Cartas (c. 1520-1585), a renowned writer and poet from Seville, celebrated for her lyrical works and contributions to the literary scene of the Spanish Golden Age.
3. Diego Cartas y Sánchez (1650-1718), a Spanish military officer who participated in the War of the Spanish Succession and played a significant role in the defense of Barcelona during the siege of 1713-1714.
4. María Cartas de la Vega (1775-1849), a Spanish painter renowned for her portraits and religious works, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.
5. Ramón Cartas y Arroyo (1890-1962), a prominent Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid during the early 20th century.

While the surname Cartas may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and the contributions of its bearers have left an indelible mark on various aspects of Spanish culture, spanning literature, art, military service, and more.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cartas

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

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

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