Explore the Family Name Calamaco
The meaning of Calamaco
Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calamaco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Calamaco has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717 in terms of popularity and had a frequency count of 249. By 2010, it had jumped to rank 57,781 with a count of 352, representing an increase in popularity by 20.54% and a 41.37% rise in the number of people with that surname. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #57,781 | 20.54% |
| Count | 249 | 352 | 41.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calamaco
The ethnic identity associated with the Calamaco surname predominantly falls within the Hispanic category, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 98% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, although this percentage decreased slightly to approximately 95.74% by 2010. Interestingly, the data showed a small emergence of individuals identifying as White with the Calamaco surname in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not show any representation for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.99% | 95.74% | -2.3% |
| White | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |