Explore the Family Name Calabaza
The meaning of Calabaza
Spanish: nickname from calabaza ‘pumpkin, squash’. This surname is common among Native Americans (Pueblos) in NM.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calabaza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Calabaza" has seen a notable increase in prevalence in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,735th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 40,144th spot, representing a 15.9% rise in rank. In terms of raw numbers, there were 417 people with the Calabaza surname in 2000 and 546 in 2010, an increase of approximately 30.94%. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased from 0.15 to 0.19, a jump of 26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #40,144 | 15.9% |
| Count | 417 | 546 | 30.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.19 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calabaza
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Calabaza surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with proportions of 93.76% in 2000 and 94.14% in 2010. There's been a slight increase of about 0.41% over the decade. The next largest groups are those who identify as Hispanic, at 2.64% in 2000 and 2.75% in 2010, showing a modest increase of 4.17%. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 2.16% to 1.10%, a drop of 49.07%. A small number identified as White in 2010, though none did in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 93.76% | 94.14% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.75% | 4.17% |
| White | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.1% | -49.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |