Explore the Family Name Calix
The meaning of Calix
Catalan and Portuguese (Càlix): possibly a nickname from Catalan càliç, Portuguese cálice ‘communion cup’, of uncertain motivation. In Catalan it could alternatively be from calitx, a word with the same etymology denoting a throwing game. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Jorge, Roberto, Cesar, Carlos, Juan, Miguel, Alberto, Alonso, Andres, Angel.
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How common is the last name Calix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Calix" has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Calix ranked as the 20,397th most common surname but rose to the 14,076th position by 2010, showing an approximately 31% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased substantially from 1,211 in 2000 to 2,137 by 2010, representing a growth of over 76%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Calix per 100,000 also saw a 60% jump from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,397 | #14,076 | 30.99% |
| Count | 1,211 | 2,137 | 76.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.72 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calix
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Calix also shifted over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest proportion of people with this surname identify as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 84.23% in 2000 to 88.77% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a substantial decline in those identifying as Two or more races, decreasing by 59.22%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by 11.24%, and those identifying as Black decreased by 31.35%. Notably, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.23% | 88.77% | 5.39% |
| White | 6.85% | 6.08% | -11.24% |
| Black | 5.04% | 3.46% | -31.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0.84% | -59.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |