Explore the Family Name Caliz
The meaning of Caliz
Spanish (Cáliz): nickname from cáliz ‘chalice’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caliz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caliz has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 56,310, marking a 26.11% growth. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 235 in 2000 to 363 in 2010 - a remarkable 54.47% rise. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also grew from 0.09 to 0.12, indicating a 33.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #56,310 | 26.11% |
| Count | 235 | 363 | 54.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caliz
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic representation showed an increase of 11.10%, growing from 71.91% to 79.89%. On the other hand, the Black community represented by this surname saw a decrease of 33.92%, dropping from 20.43% to 13.50%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives also went down by 26.17% from 2.98% to 2.20%. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname for both years, while the proportion of those with two or more races marked an emergence in 2010 at 1.93%. The white population with this surname vanished in 2010, down from 2.98% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.91% | 79.89% | 11.1% |
| Black | 20.43% | 13.5% | -33.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.98% | 2.2% | -26.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 2.98% | 0% | 0% |