Explore the Family Name Calamia
The meaning of Calamia
Italian (Sicily): topographic name from medieval Greek kalamia, plural of kalamos ‘reed’. Reeds were used for wattling and thatching. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmela, Angelo, Domenic, Santo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Calamia in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Calamia has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,567th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 34,574th place. This represents a change of -6.16%. The total count of individuals with the surname also dropped marginally, from 665 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, denoting a drop of -1.65%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 12.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,574 | -6.16% |
| Count | 665 | 654 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calamia
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Calamia, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, at 94.29%. By 2010, while this group remained the largest, it fell slightly to 91.90%, indicating a change of -2.53%. The Hispanic representation increased from 4.21% to 5.05%, showing an increase of 19.95%. There has also been a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, both groups were unrepresented in 2000 but had proportions of 0.76% and 1.53% respectively in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 91.9% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 5.05% | 19.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |