Explore the Family Name Carrales
The meaning of Carrales
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): topographic name from the plural of carral ‘driveway’, or perhaps a habitational name from a place called Carrales in Asturias, Spain.
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How common is the last name Carrales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carrales has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 74,141st, marking a change of -6.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 262 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, showing a decrease of -0.38%. The proportion of individuals with the Carrales surname per 100k people also witnessed a drop of 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #74,141 | -6.14% |
| Count | 262 | 261 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrales
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Carrales surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 86.26% of individuals with this surname were Hispanic, which decreased marginally to 84.29% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 10.31% in 2000 to 13.79% in 2010, marking a 33.75% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races went from 1.91% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There have consistently been no individuals with the Carrales surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.26% | 84.29% | -2.28% |
| White | 10.31% | 13.79% | 33.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |