Explore the Family Name Callin
The meaning of Callin
Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Aileáin, Mac Ailín, Manx Mac Aleyn ‘son of Ailín’ (‘the noble one’). Compare Callan. The main seat of the family was Ballacallin in Kirk Patrick, while another branch held Ballacallin in Kirk Marown.
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How common is the last name Callin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Callin has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Callin surname ranked 86,341 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 79,338, representing an increase of 8.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 201 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a change of approximately 19.4%. Furthermore, the proportion of the Callin surname per 100,000 people saw a rise of 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #79,338 | 8.11% |
| Count | 201 | 240 | 19.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Callin surname identified as White (87.06% in 2000 and 85% in 2010), there were shifts in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Callin surname was at 0% in 2000 but increased to 4.58% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 7.46% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.06% | 85% | -2.37% |
| Black | 7.46% | 6.25% | -16.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 2.08% | -30.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |