Explore the Family Name Callegari
The meaning of Callegari
Italian: occupational name for a maker of footwear and leggings, from an agent derivative of Italian callega ‘shoe’ (from Latin caliga ‘military boot’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Eduardo, Andres, Fernando, Francisco, Lino, Mario, Zulma. Italian Alessandro, Antonio, Dante, Luciano, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Callegari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Callegari has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,860, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 34,272, indicating a 4.43% increase in its prevalence. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 592 in 2000 to 662 in 2010, showing an 11.82% rise. However, despite these increases, the proportion of people named Callegari per 100,000 remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #34,272 | 4.43% |
| Count | 592 | 662 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callegari
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Callegari. In 2000, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (75.17%), followed by Black (12.50%), Hispanic (9.29%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.52%) and those of two or more races (1.52%). There were no identified American Indian and Alaskan Natives among the Callegaris then. By 2010, there were some shifts in the distribution of ethnic identities. The percentage of Callegaris identifying as White dropped by 5.15 points to 71.30%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 33.37% to reach 12.39%, becoming the second largest group. The percentage of Blacks rose slightly to 13.44%, while the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races saw minor decreases to 1.36% and 1.51% respectively. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.17% | 71.3% | -5.15% |
| Black | 12.5% | 13.44% | 7.52% |
| Hispanic | 9.29% | 12.39% | 33.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.51% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 1.36% | -10.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |