2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Charria
A Spanish surname potentially derived from the word "carro" meaning cart or wagon.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Charria. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Charria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Charria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Charria, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Charria
The surname CHARRIA originated in Portugal during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Portuguese word "charria" which refers to a type of cart or wagon used for transporting goods and materials. The name likely emerged as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a carter or wagon driver.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHARRIA surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Óbidos, located in the Leiria District of Portugal, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spelling variations, such as Charrea and Charria, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic differences of the time.
In the 16th century, the CHARRIA name gained prominence in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, particularly in the towns of Évora and Beja. During this period, several individuals bearing the CHARRIA surname are mentioned in local historical documents and municipal records.
One notable figure was João CHARRIA, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Beja in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of agricultural products and owned several vineyards in the surrounding areas.
Another prominent individual was Maria CHARRIA, a philanthropist and benefactor who lived in Évora during the 17th century. She is remembered for her charitable contributions to the local church and for establishing a fund to support orphaned children in the region.
In the 18th century, the CHARRIA surname spread to other parts of Portugal, including the capital city of Lisbon. During this time, several individuals with the CHARRIA name held positions within the Portuguese government and military.
One such individual was António CHARRIA, who served as a captain in the Portuguese navy during the reign of King João V in the early 1700s. Records indicate that he participated in several naval expeditions and battles against piracy in the Atlantic Ocean.
Another notable figure was Luísa CHARRIA, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Lisbon during the late 18th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and Portuguese culture, were widely celebrated and influenced the literary circles of her time.
As the CHARRIA surname continued to spread throughout Portugal and its colonies in the 19th century, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration and exploration. Today, the name can be found in various regions, reflecting the global reach and diverse heritage of those who bear this historical Portuguese surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Charria
Among Census respondents with the surname Charria, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Charria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Charria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.7% · 110
- White5.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Charria
Charria appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,100 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 1,100 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Charria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #142,049 | 0.8% |
| Count | 116 | 120 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Charria bearers went from 116 to 120 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 1,100 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,049.
FAQ
Charria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Charria?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Charria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Charria?
Charria ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Charria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Charria.
Has Charria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Charria went from 116 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Charria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Charria, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Charria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Charria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.7%), White (5.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Charria (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Charria mean?
A Spanish surname potentially derived from the word "carro" meaning cart or wagon. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Charria (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Charria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.