Explore the Family Name Calixte
The meaning of Calixte
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Calixte, Latin Calixtus (see Calixto). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Jacques, Evens, Pierre, Solange, Andre, Dieudonne, Dominique, Ernst, Euclide, Fernand, Francois, Julien, Luckner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calixte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calixte gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,209th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the position of 15,673rd, a significant increase of 26.1%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 1153 in 2000 to 1862 in 2010, demonstrating a robust growth rate of 61.49%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick, rising by 46.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #15,673 | 26.1% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,862 | 61.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.63 | 46.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calixte
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Calixte identify as Black, with a notable increase from 88.29% in 2000 to 93.61% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a rise of 59.62%, albeit from a much smaller base. However, the proportions identifying as of Hispanic ethnicity or of Two or more races both saw decreases, with the former dropping 33.02% and the latter experiencing a steep decline of 71.69%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.29% | 93.61% | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 2.15% | -33.02% |
| Two or More Races | 7.03% | 1.99% | -71.69% |
| White | 1.04% | 1.66% | 59.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |