Explore the Family Name Callwood
The meaning of Callwood
English: variant of Cawood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Callwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Callwood has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,659 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to 42,720—a rise of 20.39%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 361 to 507, marking a notable growth of 40.44%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Callwood per 100,000 individuals grew by 30.77% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #42,720 | 20.39% |
| Count | 361 | 507 | 40.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Callwood
The ethnicity breakdown indicates that the majority of people with the Callwood surname identify as Black, though there was a slight decrease of 8.33% from 2000 to 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname group from 4.43% to 9.66%, representing a change of 118.06%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as White grew by 37.37% and those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 28.16%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This data, too, is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.64% | 81.26% | -8.33% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 9.66% | 118.06% |
| White | 3.88% | 5.33% | 37.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 3.55% | 28.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |