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UK surname

Carrillo

A Spanish surname derived from the word "carrillo," meaning cheek, likely referring to a person with prominent cheeks.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bromley, Warrington and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carrillo is 136 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

130

2016, ranked #26,152

Peak year

2015

136 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016, ranked #26,152.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Carrillo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Carrillo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Carrillo 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 53 #32,329
1998 modern 48 #33,111
1999 modern 55 #32,561
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 56 #32,379
2002 modern 68 #31,626
2003 modern 65 #31,979
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 71 #31,816
2006 modern 75 #31,733
2007 modern 77 #31,856
2008 modern 80 #31,833
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 91 #31,497
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 121 #27,255
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 130 #26,152

Geography

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Where Carrillos 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 Bromley, Warrington, Cheshire East, Thanet and Oxford. 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 Bromley 032 Bromley
2 Warrington 017 Warrington
3 Cheshire East 010 Cheshire East
4 Thanet 001 Thanet
5 Oxford 006 Oxford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Carrillo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Carrillo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Carrillo, 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 Carrillo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Carrillo 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Carrillo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Carrillo 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

Carrillo falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Carrillo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Carrillo

The surname Carrillo originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "carrillo," which means a small cart or wagon. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who worked with carts or wagons, perhaps a cartwright or carter.

The earliest recorded instances of the Carrillo surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where it was associated with several prominent noble families.

One of the earliest and most notable individuals with the surname Carrillo was Pedro Carrillo de Huete (1300-1382), a prominent Spanish prelate who served as Archbishop of Toledo and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of Spain during the reign of King Pedro I.

Another notable figure with the Carrillo surname was Alonso Carrillo de Acuña (1410-1482), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as Archbishop of Toledo and a member of the influential Carrillo family of Castile. He was a key figure during the reign of King Henry IV of Castile and was involved in several political intrigues and conflicts.

In the 16th century, the Carrillo surname gained further prominence with the explorer and conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera Carrillo (1510-1578), who was part of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro and later served as governor of the province of Esmeraldas in present-day Ecuador.

During the 17th century, the Carrillo surname was associated with several notable writers and poets, including Gregorio Carrillo y Sotomayor (1601-1675), a Spanish poet and dramatist known for his religious works, and Francisco Carrillo de Mendoza y Ponce de León (1637-1702), a Spanish poet and playwright who served as a member of the Inquisition.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent figures with the Carrillo surname was Dolores Carrillo de Cabrera (1817-1869), a Mexican writer and educator who played a significant role in the promotion of women's education and rights in Mexico. She founded several schools and published works on education and literature.

The Carrillo surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, military leaders, explorers, writers, and educators. Its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it emerged as a descriptive nickname for those involved in the transportation of goods and materials.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Carrillo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Carrillo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 130 in 2016. That gives Carrillo a modern rank of #26,152.

What does the Carrillo surname mean?

A Spanish surname derived from the word "carrillo," meaning cheek, likely referring to a person with prominent cheeks.

What does the Carrillo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carrillo 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.