Explore the Family Name Callard
The meaning of Callard
1. English (Devon): possibly a habitational name from Callard in Burrington (Devon), or perhaps a variant of Collard. 2. French: variant of Calard, a derivative of Old French cale, denoting a kind of close-fitting cap worn by women (see Cale). Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Raymonde.
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How common is the last name Callard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Callard' showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207 and had a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 67,747, with a proportion of 0.10 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a change of -10.69 in rank and -9.09 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #67,747 | -10.69% |
| Count | 307 | 291 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callard
With regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the 'Callard' surname identify as White, with an increase from 88.27% in 2000 to 89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a small decrease from 7.82% to 7.56%. There was also a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, dropping from 2.28% to 1.72%. Interestingly, there were no Callards who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 89% | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 7.82% | 7.56% | -3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Black | 2.28% | 1.72% | -24.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |