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

Calanche, 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 Calanche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calanche in America

Calanche is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calanche surname appeared 174 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 Calanche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calanche 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 Calanche

The surname "Calanche" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "calanca," which means a small rocky valley or a narrow gorge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the medieval tax records of the Republic of Genoa, dated around the 13th century. The name appeared as "Calancha," referring to individuals residing in the rocky valleys near the city of Genoa.

In the late 14th century, the name was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Chiavari, located in the Riviera di Levante region of Liguria. The document referred to a certain "Giovanni Calanche," who was involved in a land dispute.

During the 15th century, the surname gained prominence in the region of Piedmont, particularly in the city of Cuneo. A notable figure from this time period was Francesco Calanche (1420-1492), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Turin.

In the 16th century, the Calanche family established themselves as wealthy landowners and merchants in the town of Finale Ligure, near Savona. One of the most influential members of the family was Adriano Calanche (1525-1598), a successful trader and financier who played a significant role in the local economy.

The surname also appeared in several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including birth and marriage registers from various towns in Liguria and Piedmont. One notable individual from this period was Girolamo Calanche (1675-1742), a renowned artist and painter whose works can be found in several churches and museums in the region.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname "Calanche" throughout history include:

1. Emilio Calanche (1810-1878), a prominent lawyer and politician from Genoa, who served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament.
2. Vittoria Calanche (1840-1912), an acclaimed opera singer from Turin, who performed in many renowned theaters across Europe.
3. Lorenzo Calanche (1875-1946), a renowned sculptor and architect from Finale Ligure, known for his intricate works in marble and stone.
4. Giulia Calanche (1895-1972), a celebrated writer and poet from Cuneo, whose works focused on the landscapes and culture of Piedmont.
5. Enrico Calanche (1920-2005), a respected historian and academic from Genoa, who specialized in the study of medieval Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calanche

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

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 Calanche 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 Calanche 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 Calanche was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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