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

Calderilla, 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 Calderilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calderilla in America

Calderilla is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calderilla surname appeared 307 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 Calderilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calderilla 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 Calderilla

The surname Calderilla has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "caldero," meaning "cauldron" or "kettle." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who worked as a metalsmith or a coppersmith, crafting cauldrons or kettles for a living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Calderilla surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain "Juan de Calderilla," a blacksmith residing in the city of Zaragoza. This provides evidence of the name's existence and potential occupation-related origins during that time.

In the 15th century, the Calderilla family was mentioned in several historical records from the region of Castile, particularly in the province of Guadalajara. One notable figure was Diego Calderilla (1445-1521), a renowned scholar and humanist who served as a tutor to the children of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

During the 16th century, the name Calderilla appeared in various documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, suggesting that members of the family may have participated in the exploration and settlement of the New World. One such individual was Pedro Calderilla (1520-1585), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Calderilla surname was found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Maria Calderilla (1612-1678) was accused of practicing witchcraft in the city of Seville. Despite the accusations, her case shed light on the presence of the Calderilla family in southern Spain during that period.

Another notable bearer of the Calderilla surname was Juan Calderilla (1745-1819), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of General and played a significant role in the Spanish resistance against the French invasion.

Throughout its history, the surname Calderilla has been associated with various occupations, from metalworkers and artisans to scholars, conquistadors, and military personnel. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has spread across different regions and continents, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calderilla

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

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

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