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

Catarino, 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 Catarino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catarino in America

Catarino is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catarino surname appeared 689 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 Catarino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catarino 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 Catarino

The surname "CATARINO" is of Portuguese origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Portuguese word "catarino," which referred to a person from the city of Cataro, now known as Kotor in Montenegro.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various historical records, particularly in documents related to maritime affairs and trade. This is likely due to the significant role played by Portuguese navigators and explorers during the Age of Discovery.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was João Catarino, a prominent merchant and ship owner who lived in Lisbon during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several port records and trade agreements from that time period.

Another notable figure was Pedro Catarino, a navigator and cartographer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1498. His contributions to mapping the newfound trade routes were crucial in establishing Portugal's dominance in the spice trade.

In the 16th century, the name Catarino gained further prominence with the rise of the Portuguese Empire. Francisco Catarino, born in 1540, was a renowned soldier and administrator who served as the governor of Portuguese settlements in India and Malaysia.

The surname also appears in historical documents related to the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. Rodrigo Catarino, born in 1602, was one of the first settlers in the captaincy of Pernambuco, where he established a successful sugarcane plantation.

During the 17th century, the Catarino family extended its reach beyond Portugal and its colonies. Miguel Catarino, born in 1622, was a prominent merchant and diplomat who represented Portuguese interests in various European courts, including those of England and France.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Catarino has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from explorers and administrators to merchants and diplomats. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal and its global influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catarino

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

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

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