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

Calderín, 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 Calderín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calderín in America

Calderín is the 36154th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calderín surname appeared 620 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 Calderín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calderín 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 Calderín

The surname Calderin has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the word "caldera," which means "cauldron" or "boiler" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade related to metalworking or boilermaking.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Calderin can be found in medieval Spanish records and documents. One notable example is a reference to a Juan Calderin, who was a metalsmith in the city of Toledo in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the Calderin family was prominent in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Historical records mention a Rodrigo Calderin, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Seville during the 1460s.

During the Renaissance period, the Calderin surname was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. Pedro Calderin de la Barca, a famous Spanish playwright and poet, was born in Madrid in 1600 and is considered one of the most prominent figures of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another notable bearer of the Calderin surname was Alonso Calderin, a renowned Spanish painter who lived in the 16th century. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

In the 18th century, the Calderin family had a presence in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent member was Tomás Calderin, a military officer and governor of the province of Veracruz, in present-day Mexico, from 1756 to 1761.

As the Calderin surname spread across Spain and its territories, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of these variations include Calderon, Calderón, and Calderone, which are still in use today.

Over the centuries, the Calderin surname has been associated with individuals from various professions and walks of life, including artists, writers, military figures, and entrepreneurs. While its origins may be rooted in a specific trade or occupation, the name has transcended its original meaning and become a part of the rich cultural heritage of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calderín

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

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

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