Explore the Family Name Calvello
The meaning of Calvello
Italian (mainly Basilicata): habitational name from Calvello in Potenza province, Basilicata, a name of disputed etymology.
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How common is the last name Calvello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calvello has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,878th and by 2010 it had dropped to 82,317th, marking a decline of 23.09%. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 276 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a drop of 17.03%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Calvello per 100,000 population decreased by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #82,317 | -23.09% |
| Count | 276 | 229 | -17.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calvello
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the surname Calvello are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 94.57% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly reduced to 93.01% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic percentage, from 3.62% to 4.80%, marking an increase of 32.60%. However, there were no changes in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among people with the Calvello surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.01% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.8% | 32.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |