Explore the Family Name Caldon
The meaning of Caldon
Irish and Scottish: shortened and altered form of McCalden, probably from Gaelic Mac Haldan ‘son of Haldan’, see Haldane.
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How common is the last name Caldon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caldon has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Caldon was ranked 60,230 in popularity with a count of 313 bearers per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 73,666 and the count had diminished to 263, representing a decline of approximately 16%. The proportion of people with the Caldon surname also dropped by 25% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #73,666 | -22.31% |
| Count | 313 | 263 | -15.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the composition of individuals bearing the Caldon surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White in both years (87.86% in 2000 and 83.65% in 2010), there was a nearly 5% decrease in this group over the decade. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of about 38% and 45%, respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were also no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.86% | 83.65% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 6.07% | 8.37% | 37.89% |
| Black | 4.47% | 6.46% | 44.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |