Explore the Family Name Calligan
The meaning of Calligan
Irish: variant of Callahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calligan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calligan saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 46,758 and dropped to 52,037 in 2010, marking an 11.29% decline. The number of individuals sharing this surname also fell from 428 to 399 during the same period, a reduction of 6.78%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this last name decreased by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #52,037 | -11.29% |
| Count | 428 | 399 | -6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calligan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Calligan, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some variations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White with this surname declined from 78.97% to 77.19%, a change of -2.25%. However, a notable increase was observed among individuals who identify as Black, rising from 18.46% to 20.8%, representing a 12.68% boost. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. It's also worth noting that the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.64% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.97% | 77.19% | -2.25% |
| Black | 18.46% | 20.8% | 12.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |