CARRERA

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Carrera

Carrera is a British surname with its origins rooted in the country of Italy. The name is believed to trace back to the Italian word "carraria," meaning "quarry," and likely indicates that the original bearer of the surname may have worked in or lived near a quarry.

The Carrera surname is relatively rare in Britain, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. It is often seen as a distinctive and unique surname, not commonly found in everyday British society.

Individuals with the Carrera surname may have ancestral ties to Italy or other regions where Italian influence is prevalent. Over the centuries, the surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation as families migrated and settled in different areas.

While the exact history and significance of the Carrera surname in Britain may vary among different families, it remains a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found in the country's rich genealogical heritage.

There are approximately 150 people named Carrera in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Carrera.

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
Ashley
Carlos
Christopher
David
Donald
Jose
Julian
Marco
Paul

Female

Anne
Jean
Lisa
Maria
Marissa
Monica
Sharon
Silvana
Sonia
Sylvia

Similar and related surnames

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