Explore the Family Name Callicott
The meaning of Callicott
English (Devon): habitational name from any of the many places called Caldecote (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire), Caldecott (Berkshire, Cheshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk), Calcot (Berkshire, Sussex), Calcote (Wiltshire), Calcutt (Bedfordshire, Warwickshire), Caulcott (Oxfordshire), Coldcoats (Lancashire, Northumberland), or Coldcotes (Yorkshire). All derive from Old English cald ‘cold’ + cot ‘cottage, dwelling’, a name for a remote place. See also Calcote.
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How common is the last name Callicott in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Callicott has seen a significant decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked 48,021 in terms of commonality and had 414 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 61,436 with only 327 people having this surname, marking a decline of approximately 21 percent. The proportion per 100k also dropped by around 27 percent, presenting a change from 0.15 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #61,436 | -27.94% |
| Count | 414 | 327 | -21.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callicott
As for its ethnic identity, again drawing upon data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Callicott surname identify as White, although that percentage did see a slight decrease from 87.20% in 2000 to 83.18% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this group during both years. The percentage of people identifying as Black increased significantly from 8.70% to 12.84%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races saw a minor decrease from 1.69% to 1.53%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic by 2010, down from 1.45% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 83.18% | -4.61% |
| Black | 8.7% | 12.84% | 47.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.53% | -9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |