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

Calano, 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 Calano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calano in America

Calano is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calano surname appeared 168 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 Calano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calano 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 Calano

The surname Calano has its origins in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "calanus," which means "reeds" or "canes." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near or worked with reeds, possibly in the marshlands or wetland areas common in those regions.

One of the earliest documented references to the Calano name can be found in the records of the town of Salerno, dating back to the 13th century. During this period, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Calano," "Calani," and "Calanio," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Tommaso Calano was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Naples. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a role in the city's economic and political affairs during that era.

The town of Calano, located in the province of Avellino, Campania, may have been named after a family bearing this surname. This connection suggests that the Calano lineage had a significant presence in the area, possibly as landowners or influential figures in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Giovanni Calano (1515-1588) gained recognition for his contributions to the Neapolitan school of painting. His works, featuring religious themes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.

Another prominent individual with the Calano surname was Francesco Calano (1675-1742), a Baroque architect who designed several notable churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas. His masterpiece, the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità, is considered a prime example of the Neapolitan Baroque style.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Raffaele Calano (1820-1888) gained recognition for his works celebrating the culture and traditions of his native Campania region. His poetry and prose pieces provided valuable insights into the everyday life and customs of the people during that era.

While the Calano surname may have originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and the diaspora of Italian communities over the centuries. However, its roots firmly lie in the historic and cultural heritage of Campania and Calabria, where the name first emerged and gained significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calano

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

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

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