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UK surname

Carrasco

A Spanish occupational surname referring to an executioner or one who administers corporal punishment.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nuneaton and Bedworth, Croydon and Greenwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carrasco is 222 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

222

2016, ranked #18,277

Peak year

2016

222 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016, ranked #18,277.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Carrasco surname distribution map

The map shows where the Carrasco surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Carrasco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Carrasco over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 156 #21,290
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 160 #20,616
2002 modern 176 #19,829
2003 modern 161 #20,697
2004 modern 169 #20,206
2005 modern 164 #20,552
2006 modern 157 #21,322
2007 modern 162 #21,115
2008 modern 174 #20,385
2009 modern 192 #19,527
2010 modern 203 #19,264
2011 modern 209 #18,730
2012 modern 200 #19,207
2013 modern 214 #18,671
2014 modern 212 #18,945
2015 modern 213 #18,769
2016 modern 222 #18,277

Geography

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Where Carrascos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Nuneaton and Bedworth, Croydon, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham and Burnley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Nuneaton and Bedworth 004 Nuneaton and Bedworth
2 Croydon 007 Croydon
3 Greenwich 006 Greenwich
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 020 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Burnley 002 Burnley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Carrasco

These lists show first names that appear often with the Carrasco surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Carrasco

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Carrasco, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Carrasco surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Carrasco household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Carrasco is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Carrasco is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Carrasco falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Carrasco is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Carrasco, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Carrasco

The surname Carrasco originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "carrasco," which means a type of evergreen oak tree. This suggests that the name likely emerged as a nickname for someone who lived near an oak forest or worked with oak wood.

The earliest known record of the Carrasco surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Juan Carrasco, a nobleman who lived in the city of Burgos in the early 1200s.

In the 14th century, the Carrasco name appeared in various historical records, including the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. Some notable Carrascos mentioned in this record include Pedro Carrasco and Alonso Carrasco, who were granted properties in the region.

During the 15th century, the Carrasco family gained prominence in Spain, with several members holding important positions in the military and clergy. One notable figure was Alonso Carrasco de Villalba (c. 1430-1510), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, the Carrasco surname spread to Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One of the earliest Carrascos in the New World was Pedro Carrasco de Saavedra (c. 1510-1590), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later became a wealthy landowner.

Another notable Carrasco from this period was Bartolomé Carrasco de Miranda (c. 1525-1587), a Spanish Catholic priest and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Toledo and played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition.

Throughout the centuries, the Carrasco surname has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including the arts, literature, and politics. Some examples include:

1. Francisco Carrasco (c. 1660-1737), a Spanish painter known for his religious works. 2. Juan Carrasco Revilla (1857-1937), a Spanish politician and journalist who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1919. 3. Rafael Alberti Carrasco (1902-1999), a renowned Spanish poet and member of the Generation of '27 literary movement. 4. Adolfo Carrasco Yáñez (1926-2009), a Chilean novelist and essayist known for his works exploring social and political themes. 5. Rafael Carrasco (born 1963), a Spanish film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed movies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Carrasco surname: questions and answers

How common is the Carrasco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 222 in 2016. That gives Carrasco a modern rank of #18,277.

What does the Carrasco surname mean?

A Spanish occupational surname referring to an executioner or one who administers corporal punishment.

What does the Carrasco map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carrasco bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.