Explore the Family Name Calender
The meaning of Calender
1. English: variant of Callender. 2. Scottish: variant of Callander. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kalander (see Kolander). Compare Callander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Calender" has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,776th most common surname and fell to the 64,388th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 32.01%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname decreased by 23.89%, from 406 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 33.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #64,388 | -32.01% |
| Count | 406 | 309 | -23.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calender
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the "Calender" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by 7.09% over the decade, from 64.78% to 60.19%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, growing by 106.38% from 3.45% to 7.12%. Individuals identifying as Black saw a slight increase of 0.81%, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 31.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.78% | 60.19% | -7.09% |
| Black | 28.57% | 28.8% | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 7.12% | 106.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.94% | 31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |