Explore the Family Name Calcara
The meaning of Calcara
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from any of the places called Calcara in Sicily (from Latin calcaria ‘lime kiln’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calcara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calcara has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 69,854 with 262 people carrying the name, while in 2010, it moved up to 68,949 with an increased count of 285 individuals. This represents a change of 1.3% in rank and an 8.78% increase in absolute count over the decade. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #68,949 | 1.3% |
| Count | 262 | 285 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calcara
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Calcara surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.42% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, from 2.67% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (2.11%) started identifying with two or more races; this category was not represented in the 2000 census data for this surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 93.68% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.81% | 5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |