CARLOS
Carlos
Carlos is a British surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. This surname is thought to have arrived in the British Isles through migration and trade links between Britain and the Iberian Peninsula over the centuries. The name Carlos is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Charles, which itself is of Germanic origin.
Individuals bearing the surname Carlos may have a diverse ancestry that could be linked to Spanish or Portuguese immigrants who settled in the UK, as well as those who may have adopted the name for various reasons. The surname Carlos may have variations in spelling or pronunciation depending on regional influences.
As a surname, Carlos is not as common in Britain as more traditional British surnames, but it can still be found in certain communities, particularly those with ties to the Hispanic diaspora. The surname Carlos may also be found among individuals of mixed heritage or those who have ancestral connections to Spain or Portugal.
Overall, the surname Carlos adds to the rich tapestry of British surnames and reflects the historical and contemporary connections between Britain and the Iberian Peninsula.
There are approximately 470 people named Carlos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Carlos.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Fernando
- James
- Joao
- John
- Jon
- Jose
- Juan
- Robert
- Roberto
- Telmo
Female
- Ana
- Andrea
- Anne
- Christine
- Ivy
- Joan
- Joanne
- Maria
- Patricia
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.