Explore the Family Name Calarco
The meaning of Calarco
Italian (southern): probably a nickname derived from Greek kalē archē ‘good beginning’. Compare Clark 4. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Carmelo, Fausto, Nunziato, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Calarco in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calarco has seen a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,129th in terms of popularity and by the end of the decade, it had moved up to the 35,671st position, marking an improvement of 1.27%. The count also rose from 586 in 2000 to 630 persons bearing the surname in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.51%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.55% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #35,671 | 1.27% |
| Count | 586 | 630 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calarco
On the dimension of ethnicity, the census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Calarco surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight dip from 96.76% in 2000 to 96.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanics within the Calarco population more than doubled from 0.85% to 1.90%. Those identifying with two or more races declined by about a fourth from 1.71% to 1.27%. The data shows no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname during this period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 96.03% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.9% | 123.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.27% | -25.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |