Explore the Family Name Calabria
The meaning of Calabria
Italian: habitational name from Calabria in southern Italy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Marco, Carlo, Dino, Domenico, Fausto, Gennaro, Gildo, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Calabria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calabria has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the U.S between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 22,612 to 22,892, representing a -1.24% change across the decade. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, showed a growth of 5.37%, increasing from 1,061 to 1,118. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #22,892 | -1.24% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,118 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calabria
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Calabria identify as White, accounting for 93.29% in 2010, which is a slight decrease from 93.97% in 2000. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 19.19%, rising from 4.43% to 5.28%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 0.57% to 0.63%, marking a 10.53% growth. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010, from 0.66% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 93.29% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 5.28% | 19.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.63% | 10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |