Explore the Family Name Caldarella
The meaning of Caldarella
Italian: diminutive of Caldara or, in Sicily, a metonymic occupational name for a bricklayer or mason, from caldarella ‘bricklayer’s bucket’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Rocco, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Caldarella in the United States?
According to the information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Caldarella" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 61,207 in popularity but fell to 61,899 by the year 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 307 in the year 2000 to 324 in 2010, an increase of 5.54%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #61,899 | -1.13% |
| Count | 307 | 324 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldarella
Ethnic identity associated with the Caldarella surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.46% of those bearing the surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 94.75% in 2010. The data also show a slight increase in the Hispanic identity from 4.56% in 2000 to 4.63% in 2010. No significant change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this period, with these categories either showing zero or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 94.75% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 4.63% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |