Explore the Family Name Carazo

The meaning of Carazo

Spanish: habitational name from Carazo in Burgos province.

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How common is the last name Carazo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carazo saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 56,310th most common name in the United States, marking a 4.06% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 323 to 363 over the 10-year period, indicating a 12.38% growth in prevalence. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.

20002010Change
Rank#58,692#56,3104.06%
Count32336312.38%
Proportion per 100k0.120.120%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carazo

Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Carazo surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. This proportion significantly increased from 60.99% to 73.55% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased considerably from 34.98% to 25.07%. There was also a notable change regarding those reporting two or more ethnic identities, dropping from 2.17% to 0% over the same period. The surname did not have any representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic60.99%73.55%20.59%
White34.98%25.07%-28.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races2.17%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%