Carrillo - Last Names

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Carrillo

/kəˈriːjoʊ/

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Meaning

Little carro or little cart

Represents humility, labor, and movement—symbolizing those who worked with carts or transport, possibly indicating a lineage tied to trade or agriculture.

Symbolism

Embodies diligence, practicality, and ancestral roots in rural or working-class professions; also signifies familial continuity and cultural pride among Hispanic communities.

Etymology: Derived from the Spanish word 'carro' meaning 'cart' or 'wagon', with the diminutive suffix '-illo', thus meaning 'little cart'. It likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used carts, later becoming hereditary.

Style & Origin

traditional
timeless
latin

Cultural Background

Of Spanish origin, Carrillo is a patronymic surname historically found throughout Spain and Latin Am

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