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

Criollo, 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 Criollo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Criollo in America

Criollo is the 22809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Criollo surname appeared 1,123 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 Criollo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Criollo 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 Criollo

The surname Criollo originated in Spain during the 16th century. It was derived from the Spanish word "criollo," which initially referred to people of Spanish descent born in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. The term evolved to encompass individuals of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry.

The earliest recorded instances of the Criollo surname can be traced back to colonial Spanish records from the Caribbean and Latin American regions. One notable example is Sebastián Criollo, a 17th-century Spanish-American landowner and cattle rancher in present-day Venezuela.

During the colonial era, the Criollo surname was relatively common among the privileged class of Spanish-American landowners, merchants, and bureaucrats. It became particularly prevalent in regions with significant Spanish colonization, such as Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

In the 18th century, Juan Criollo, a Spanish-American military officer, played a crucial role in the defense of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) against British forces during the War of Jenkins' Ear. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and contributed to the preservation of the Spanish Empire's influence in the region.

Another prominent figure bearing the Criollo surname was María Criollo, a 19th-century Cuban writer and activist. She was an outspoken advocate for women's rights and educational reforms in Cuba, and her works shed light on the societal challenges faced by women during that era.

In the realm of literature, Andrés Criollo, a 20th-century Peruvian novelist and poet, gained recognition for his works exploring the cultural identity and struggles of the indigenous communities in the Andes region. His novels, such as "El Mundo es Ancho y Ajeno" (The Broad and Alien World), are considered seminal works in Peruvian literature.

Another notable figure was Miguel Criollo, a 20th-century Mexican artist renowned for his vibrant murals and paintings that depicted the rich cultural heritage and everyday life of Mexico. His works adorned public spaces and buildings across the country, contributing to the preservation of Mexican artistic traditions.

While the Criollo surname has its roots in Spain and the Spanish colonial era, it has since spread across Latin America and other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a rich historical legacy and serves as a testament to the diverse cultural tapestry of the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Criollo

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

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

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