Explore the Family Name Califano
The meaning of Califano
Italian: nickname from Greek kalliphanēs ‘one who shines beautifully’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Gaetano, Sal, Aldo, Alfonse, Carmela, Ciro, Francesco, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Lorenzo.
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How common is the last name Califano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Califano has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 29,359 in 2000 to 27,625 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.91%. There was also a significant increase in the count of this surname, going up from 759 in 2000 to 871 in 2010. This represents a 14.76% increase. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Califano surname rose by 7.14%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #27,625 | 5.91% |
| Count | 759 | 871 | 14.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Califano
When it comes to ethnic identity linked with the surname Califano, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, even though there was a slight decrease of 2.5% over the decade. In 2000, 95.26% identified as white, compared to 92.88% in 2010. The percent of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a substantial increase, rising from 3.69% in 2000 to 5.51% in 2010, marking a 49.32% increase. A new addition to the ethnicity breakdown in 2010 was those identifying with two or more races at 1.26%. However, during both these years, no individuals with the Califano surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 92.88% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 5.51% | 49.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |