Explore the Family Name Caliri
The meaning of Caliri
Italian (Sicily and Calabria): from the medieval Greekpersonal name Kallirēs, a derivative of classical Greek Kallirhoos ‘one who flows beautifully’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Domenic, Fortunata, Francesca, Lorenzo, Mario, Santo.
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How common is the last name Caliri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caliri has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Caliri was ranked as the 46,240th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to the 44,356th position, marking a growth of 4.07%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 434 to 485, demonstrating an 11.75% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the name Caliri per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #44,356 | 4.07% |
| Count | 434 | 485 | 11.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caliri
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Caliri identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.73% from 97.93% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a small emergence of diversity within this group, with some identifying as Hispanic (2.06%) and others identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.65%). There were no recorded instances of those with the Caliri surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.26% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |