Explore the Family Name Caldero
The meaning of Caldero
Spanish: from caldero ‘cauldron’, probably in topographic sense.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caldero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caldero has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 53,782 in 2000 to 49,365 in 2010, indicating an 8.21% increase in rank. The count, which represents how many people carry this surname, also increased by 18.33% from 360 individuals in 2000 to 426 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Caldero per 100k population showed a slight increase as well, from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #49,365 | 8.21% |
| Count | 360 | 426 | 18.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldero
An analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Caldero shows a predominantly Hispanic background. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, 86.94% identified as Hispanic in 2000, which increased to 88.50% in 2010, marking a 1.79% growth. The percentage identifying as White showed a minor decrease from 9.44% in 2000 to 8.69% in 2010. The Black ethnicity representation also decreased slightly, from 2.5% to 2.11%. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at zero for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.94% | 88.5% | 1.79% |
| White | 9.44% | 8.69% | -7.94% |
| Black | 2.5% | 2.11% | -15.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |