Explore the Family Name Caldeira
The meaning of Caldeira
Portuguese: metonymic occupational name for a maker of large cooking vessels or a tinker who mended them, from caldeira ‘kettle’ (from Latin caldaria ‘pot for heating water’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Adelino, Ernesto, Luis, Americo, Anselmo, Arnaldo, Christiano, Eduarda, Geraldo, Joaquin, Lilia. Portuguese Joao, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Caldeira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caldeira has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Caldeira was ranked as the 32,782nd most popular surname with a count of 660 occurrences. This accounted for a proportion of 0.24 per 100k residents. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 29,822nd rank with 788 instances, marking a change of 9.03% in terms of popularity rank and an increase of 19.39% in count. This brought the proportion per 100k residents to 0.27, indicating a growth of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #29,822 | 9.03% |
| Count | 660 | 788 | 19.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldeira
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. Whites were the majority ethnicity associated with the surname Caldeira, accounting for 70.15% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 70.56% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased by 21.18%, from 5.76% to 6.98%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 10.30% to 8.76%. Black representation saw a slight increase from 10.00% to 10.28%. Interestingly, Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives started to appear in 2010, holding 2.79% and 0.63% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.15% | 70.56% | 0.58% |
| Black | 10% | 10.28% | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 10.3% | 8.76% | -14.95% |
| Hispanic | 5.76% | 6.98% | 21.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |