Explore the Family Name Calamari
The meaning of Calamari
Italian: 1. occupational name from medieval Latin calamarius ‘scribe, copyist’ (from Latin calamus ‘reed’). 2. habitational name from Calamaro in Sicily, named with medieval Latin calamarium ‘writing stand’, probably denoting a place rich in reeds.
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How common is the last name Calamari in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calamari has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,189th most popular and it fell to 37,492nd by 2010, representing a change of -3.6. The count of people with this surname increased slightly over the same period, from 585 in 2000 to 594 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #37,492 | -3.6% |
| Count | 585 | 594 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calamari
The ethnic identity associated with the Calamari surname is predominantly White, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.75% of individuals with the last name Calamari identified as White, though this percentage decreased to 94.44% in 2010. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity also increased, rising from 2.39% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races rose slightly in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.44% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 4.04% | 69.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |