Explore the Family Name Caldara
The meaning of Caldara
Italian (mainly Lombardy, Apulia and Sicily): metonymic occupational name for a tinker or maker of large cooking pots, from caldara ‘cauldron’.
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How common is the last name Caldara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caldara saw a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 79,115 in 2000, it rose to 76,533 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.26%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 224 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, which is a substantial increase of 12.05%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Caldara per 100,000 rose by 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #76,533 | 3.26% |
| Count | 224 | 251 | 12.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldara
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Caldara identified as White, accounting for 91.96% in 2000 and 89.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also showed an uptick, rising from 5.80% in 2000 to 5.98% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years. Moreover, while there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a new ethnicity group emerged in 2010, with 3.59% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 89.24% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 5.98% | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |