UK surname
A locational surname derived from places in France and Spain named for their location on a road or street.
In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Carrer surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 32, ranked #35,887, down from #30,872 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wrestlingworth, Manchester and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carrer is 130 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 68.4%.
1881 census count
19
Ranked #30,872
Modern count
32
2016, ranked #35,887
Peak year
1861
130 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Carrer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Carrer surname density by area, 1891 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 | 47 | #24,810 |
| 1861 | historical | 130 | #17,164 |
| 1881 | historical | 19 | #30,872 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 2 | #34,263 |
| 1911 | historical | 24 | #30,800 |
| 1997 | modern | 20 | #35,809 |
| 1998 | modern | 17 | #36,240 |
| 1999 | modern | 17 | #36,261 |
| 2000 | modern | 21 | #35,799 |
| 2001 | modern | 18 | #35,961 |
| 2002 | modern | 22 | #35,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 24 | #35,552 |
| 2004 | modern | 28 | #35,354 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 28 | #35,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 31 | #35,794 |
| 2010 | modern | 28 | #36,084 |
| 2011 | modern | 31 | #35,892 |
| 2012 | modern | 29 | #35,991 |
| 2013 | modern | 30 | #35,990 |
| 2014 | modern | 27 | #36,180 |
| 2015 | modern | 30 | #35,979 |
| 2016 | modern | 32 | #35,887 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wrestlingworth, Manchester, St Marylebone, Wakefield and Aberystruth. 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 | Wrestlingworth | Bedfordshire |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Wakefield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Aberystruth | Monmouthshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Carrer 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 Carrer, 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 Carrer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Carrer 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, Carrer 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 Carrer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Carrer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Carrer is of French origin, stemming from the Old French word "carrier," which means "carter" or someone who transports goods by cart or wagon. This occupational surname initially appeared in the 12th century and was common among those involved in the transportation industry or living near major trade routes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carrer surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This text mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Richard le Careter and Willelmus Caretter.
In the 13th century, the Carrer surname was particularly prevalent in the Normandy region of France, with several references appearing in local records and parish registers. One notable individual from this period was Jean Carrer, a merchant from Rouen who lived between 1230 and 1298.
As the Carrer family expanded across Europe, various spellings emerged, such as Carrier, Carière, and Carrière. In England, the name took on the form of Carrier, as seen in the case of Benjamin Carrier (1632-1692), a prominent figure during the Salem Witch Trials.
The Carrer surname also found its way to Scotland, where it was sometimes anglicized as Carrick or Carrick. One notable Scot bearing this name was John Carrick (1586-1639), a Presbyterian minister and author of several religious works.
In the 16th century, the Carrer family gained prominence in Spain, with several members holding influential positions in the Spanish court. One such individual was Juan Carrer (1520-1589), a military commander who served under King Philip II and played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of the Netherlands.
As the Carrer surname spread across Europe and beyond, it became associated with various professions and social classes. While many Carrers continued to work in transportation and trade, others pursued careers in fields such as law, medicine, and the arts. One notable example is French painter Eugène Carrer (1849-1906), known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carrer 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. Durham leads with 7 Carrers recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.20x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 7 | 14.20x |
| Norfolk | 5 | 19.63x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 3.73x |
| Surrey | 2 | 2.48x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.60x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Rainton in Durham leads with 6 Carrers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| East Rainton | 6 | 6000.00x |
| Norwich St Etheldred | 5 | 12500.00x |
| Barony | 2 | 14.75x |
| Newington | 2 | 32.68x |
| Westminster St John | 1 | 49.51x |
| Westoe | 1 | 35.84x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Carrer 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 Carrer 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 Carrer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Packing Case Maker | 2 |
| Labourer Alkal | 1 |
| Monthly Nurse | 1 |
| Outdoor Offices Customs (Cs Off) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Carrer surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 32 in 2016. That gives Carrer a modern rank of #35,887.
A locational surname derived from places in France and Spain named for their location on a road or street.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carrer 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.