Explore the Family Name Calderilla

The meaning of Calderilla

Hispanic (Mexico): diminutive of Spanish Caldera 2, perhaps a habitational name from the placename La Calderilla in Granada, Spain.

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How common is the last name Calderilla in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calderilla has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 79,394 to 64,721, indicating an improvement of approximately 18.48%. In terms of count, there were 223 individuals with that surname in 2000 compared to 307 in 2010—a growth rate of 37.67%. The proportion of people named Calderilla per 100,000 increased by 25% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#79,394#64,72118.48%
Count22330737.67%
Proportion per 100k0.080.125%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calderilla

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Calderilla, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly Hispanic from 2000 to 2010. The proportion was 93.72% in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to 93.49% in 2010. The White ethnicity associated with this surname decreased by approximately 21.78%, from 5.83% in 2000 down to 4.56% in 2010. The proportions of other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded at zero for both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic93.72%93.49%-0.25%
White5.83%4.56%-21.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%