Explore the Family Name Caldron
The meaning of Caldron
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Calderón (see Calderon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caldron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caldron saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 52,736th place, reflecting a 7.5% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 403 to 393 during the same period, marking a decrease of 2.48%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Caldron per 100k of the population dropped by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #52,736 | -7.5% |
| Count | 403 | 393 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caldron
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Caldron identify as Hispanic. This ethnicity experienced a small growth from 67.74% in 2000 to 69.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased marginally from 23.33% to 22.90%. The proportion of Black people bearing this surname also underwent a decline, falling from 6.20% to 5.60%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, as no individuals from these groups carried the Caldron surname during the given time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.74% | 69.72% | 2.92% |
| White | 23.33% | 22.9% | -1.84% |
| Black | 6.2% | 5.6% | -9.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |