Find out how popular the last name Calamaco is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Calamaco.

Calamaco, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Calamaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calamaco in America

Calamaco is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calamaco surname appeared 352 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Calamaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calamaco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Calamaco

The surname Calamaco is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "calamus," which means "reed" or "pen," and the Italian suffix "-aco," suggesting a connection to a place or occupation related to reeds or writing instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calamaco can be found in the 14th century, when a family with this surname resided in the city of Florence. Historical records from that period mention a prominent member named Guido Calamaco, who was a respected scholar and writer. Unfortunately, no specific dates of birth or death are available for Guido Calamaco.

During the Renaissance period, the Calamaco family gained recognition in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Calamaco (c. 1450-1520), a skilled painter and fresco artist whose works can still be seen in several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the name Calamaco appeared in various documents and manuscripts related to the production of parchment and paper. This suggests that the family may have been involved in the manufacture or trade of writing materials during that time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Calamaco was Giovanni Calamaco (1570-1644), a renowned poet and playwright who gained popularity in Italy during the Baroque period. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

Outside of Italy, the Calamaco name also made its mark in the field of exploration and adventure. In the 18th century, a Spanish explorer named Cristóbal Calamaco (1712-1789) embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the mapping and documentation of new territories.

While the surname Calamaco may have originated from a specific region or occupation, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the arts, literature, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calamaco

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Calamaco.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Calamaco was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Calamaco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Calamaco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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