Explore the Family Name Carreira
The meaning of Carreira
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of various places so named in Portugal (and Galicia), from carreira ‘road, thoroughfare’, originally a road passable by vehicles as well as pedestrians (from Late Latin carraria (via), a derivative of carrum ‘cart’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Fernando, Jorge, Adelino, Carlos, Americo, Armando, Augusto, Dionisio, Domingo, Francisco. Portuguese Ademir, Joao, Joaquim, Sebastiao.
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How common is the last name Carreira in the United States?
The surname Carreira, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 25,430th most popular surname but declined by almost 15% to rank 29,231st in 2010. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 914 in 2000 to 810 in 2010, showing a decline of about 11%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by approximately 20% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,430 | #29,231 | -14.95% |
| Count | 914 | 810 | -11.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carreira
When considering the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Carreira, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by around 13%, while the representation of those identifying with two or more races increased by almost 10%. The majority of people with the surname identify as White, but this decreased slightly from 73.19% in 2000 to 71.23% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase of over 20%, while there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals reported with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.19% | 71.23% | -2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 10.94% | 11.98% | 9.51% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 9.75% | 20.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.78% | 5.93% | -12.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |