Explore the Family Name Calisto
The meaning of Calisto
1. Italian: from the personal name Calisto, Latin Calixtus (see Calixto). 2. Portuguese and Hispanic: variant of Calixto.
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How common is the last name Calisto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calisto has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397 and by 2010, it moved up in rank to 56,710, indicating a change of 2.89%. The count of people with the surname also increased by 10.77% from 325 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #56,710 | 2.89% |
| Count | 325 | 360 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calisto
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Calisto identify as White or Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, there was a small increase of 2.24% in those identifying as White, moving from 55.69% to 56.94%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decrease of 1.10%, shifting from 41.85% in 2000 to 41.39% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Calisto surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races dropped from 1.54% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.69% | 56.94% | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 41.85% | 41.39% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |