Explore the Family Name Callais
The meaning of Callais
French: variant of Calais. Some characteristic forenames: French Octave, Orelia, Renette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Callais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Callais has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,306th in popularity with a count of 873, or 0.32 per 100k people. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 28,333rd rank with a total count of 843, which translates to 0.29 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of approximately 7.71% in ranking and 3.44% in overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #28,333 | -7.71% |
| Count | 873 | 843 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callais
The ethnic identity associated with the Callais surname also showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 93.81% in 2000 to 92.41%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 32.52%, moving from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 61.17%, from 1.03% to 1.66%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black dropped to zero, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities experienced a slight increase of 12.70%, from 1.26% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 92.41% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.73% | 32.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.42% | 12.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |