Explore the Family Name Calia
The meaning of Calia
Italian (southern): nickname from medieval Greek kaleas ‘good or beautiful person’ (from kalos ‘good, beautiful’ + the personalizing suffix -eas). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Sal.
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How common is the last name Calia in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calia has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,830th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,006th position, marking a decrease of 9.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished by 5.04% during this period, from 476 to 452. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Calia per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #47,006 | -9.75% |
| Count | 476 | 452 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calia
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Calia, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the predominant ethnicity is White, increasing slightly from 92.86% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero, whereas previously they each made up 1.05% of the total. Hispanic representation among those bearing the Calia surname also reduced by 24.72%, from 4.41% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. No change was noted for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 94.69% | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 3.32% | -24.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |