Explore the Family Name Calonge
The meaning of Calonge
Spanish: nickname or status name from calonge, a variant of canónigo ‘canon’ (from Latin canonicus).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calonge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calonge has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 64,934 in 2000 to 63,524 in 2010, a 2.17% change. In terms of count, there was also an increase from 286 individuals bearing the name in 2000 to 314 in 2010, reflecting a 9.79% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,524 | 2.17% |
| Count | 286 | 314 | 9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calonge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Calonge is Hispanic, which rose from 36.36% in 2000 to 38.85% in 2010. This represents a 6.85% increase. The second most prevalent ethnicity is White, though it saw a small decrease from 35.66% in 2000 to 34.08% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category comprised 22.73% of individuals with this surname in 2000, but decreased slightly to 21.34% in 2010. Black Calonges made up a smaller percentage of the total with 4.20% in 2000 and 4.14% by 2010. There were no identified individuals of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Calonge surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.36% | 38.85% | 6.85% |
| White | 35.66% | 34.08% | -4.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.73% | 21.34% | -6.12% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.14% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |