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

Carvallo, 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 Carvallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carvallo in America

Carvallo is the 45026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carvallo surname appeared 476 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 Carvallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carvallo 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 Carvallo

The surname Carvallo has its origins in Spain and Portugal, where it first emerged during the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "carvalhus," meaning "oak tree." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or worked with oak trees, perhaps as woodcutters or foresters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carvallo surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, a medieval territory spanning parts of modern-day Spain and France. In a document dated 1256, a certain Pedro Carvallo is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Valencia.

In Portugal, the Carvallo name is closely associated with the town of Carvalho, located in the northern region of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. It is believed that the town's name, derived from the same Latin root as the surname, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the family name in that area.

One notable figure bearing the Carvallo surname was Alonso de Carvallo (c. 1520-1590), a Spanish military engineer and architect who served under King Philip II of Spain. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout the Spanish empire.

Another individual of historical significance was Jerónimo Carvallo (1615-1684), a Portuguese priest and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as metaphysics and natural theology. His works, including the influential treatise "Metaphysica de Ente Supernaturali," were widely studied and debated in intellectual circles of the time.

In the realm of literature, the name Carvallo is associated with the 19th-century Spanish author and playwright, Vicente Carvallo y Arteaga (1808-1868). He is best known for his satirical plays and comedies, which often poked fun at the social and political climate of his era.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of the Chilean diplomat and politician, Emilio Carvallo Leal (1880-1952). He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Chile and played a pivotal role in resolving territorial disputes with neighboring countries.

The Carvallo surname has also made its mark in the field of science and technology. Manuel Carvallo (1914-1994), a Mexican physicist and engineer, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in developing microwave technology and its applications in telecommunications.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carvallo

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

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

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