UK surname
An anglicized respelling of the Spanish surname Carlos, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning "man".
In the 1881 census there were 83 people recorded with the Carloss surname, ranking it #21,808 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 54, ranked #34,678, down from #21,808 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Willesden, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carloss is 111 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 34.9%.
1881 census count
83
Ranked #21,808
Modern count
54
2016, ranked #34,678
Peak year
1911
111 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Carloss surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Carloss surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 45 | #25,168 |
| 1861 | historical | 61 | #26,170 |
| 1881 | historical | 83 | #21,808 |
| 1891 | historical | 70 | #28,073 |
| 1901 | historical | 86 | #24,508 |
| 1911 | historical | 111 | #21,392 |
| 1997 | modern | 60 | #31,629 |
| 1998 | modern | 61 | #31,841 |
| 1999 | modern | 60 | #32,078 |
| 2000 | modern | 61 | #32,039 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 57 | #32,704 |
| 2004 | modern | 58 | #32,880 |
| 2005 | modern | 52 | #33,619 |
| 2006 | modern | 53 | #33,854 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 57 | #34,015 |
| 2009 | modern | 60 | #33,989 |
| 2010 | modern | 62 | #34,069 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 56 | #34,510 |
| 2013 | modern | 54 | #34,666 |
| 2014 | modern | 53 | #34,753 |
| 2015 | modern | 53 | #34,726 |
| 2016 | modern | 54 | #34,678 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Willesden, London parishes, Lambeth, Hopton Wafers and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Hopton Wafers | Shropshire |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Carloss surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Carloss, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Carloss surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Carloss household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Carloss is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Carloss is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Carloss, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname CARLOSS has its origins in the regions of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Catalan words "car" meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "lós" meaning "wolf," potentially referring to a revered or respected individual with a wolf-like strength or ferocity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CARLOSS can be found in the historic Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript detailing the life and miracles of St. James the Great. It mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo CARLOSS, who was a prominent figure in the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela.
In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jaume CARLOSS, a skilled artisan and mason from the town of Girona, who was commissioned to work on the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
During the 15th century, the CARLOSS family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. One prominent member was Pere CARLOSS (1430-1498), a successful merchant and shipowner who sailed extensively throughout the Mediterranean.
The name also has a long history in the Basque region of Spain, where it is believed to have originated from the place name "Karlosa," meaning "the dear wolf's place." One of the earliest recorded Basque individuals with this surname was Juan CARLOSS (1562-1628), a renowned blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Tolosa.
In the 17th century, the CARLOSS family spread across Europe, with members settling in various countries. One notable figure was Matthias CARLOSS (1605-1672), a Dutch philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on metaphysics and the nature of reality.
As the CARLOSS name continued to spread throughout the centuries, it was also adopted by individuals of different backgrounds and nationalities. In the 19th century, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Émile CARLOSS (1829-1904), a French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes.
Overall, the surname CARLOSS has a rich and diverse history, spanning multiple regions and cultures, and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from noblemen and artisans to merchants, scholars, and artists.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carloss surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Shropshire leads with 20 Carloss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.60x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | 20 | 28.60x |
| Middlesex | 16 | 1.98x |
| Surrey | 10 | 2.54x |
| Worcestershire | 9 | 8.51x |
| Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6.42x |
| Staffordshire | 6 | 2.20x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.52x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 1.89x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.72x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.56x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.63x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.31x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.73x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hopton Wafers in Shropshire leads with 12 Carloss' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hopton Wafers | 12 | 10000.00x |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 8 | 1818.18x |
| Radford | 7 | 126.35x |
| Camberwell | 6 | 11.60x |
| Wolstanton | 6 | 72.29x |
| Clerkenwell London | 5 | 26.16x |
| Powick | 5 | 684.93x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 5.67x |
| Whistones | 4 | 519.48x |
| Charterhouse London | 3 | 789.47x |
| Everton | 3 | 9.80x |
| Islington London | 3 | 3.82x |
| Stapleton | 3 | 99.67x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 4.44x |
| St Luke London | 2 | 15.41x |
| Addingham | 1 | 166.67x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 7.02x |
| Brighton | 1 | 3.63x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 4.69x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.71x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 1 | 19.76x |
| Northampton Priory St | 1 | 21.88x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.53x |
| West Derby | 1 | 3.56x |
| West Ham | 1 | 2.83x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Carloss surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Carloss surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Carloss households.
FAQ
In 1881, 83 people were recorded with the Carloss surname. That placed it at #21,808 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 54 in 2016. That gives Carloss a modern rank of #34,678.
An anglicized respelling of the Spanish surname Carlos, derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning "man".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carloss bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.