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

Calderone, 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 Calderone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calderone in America

Calderone is the 9276th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calderone surname appeared 3,509 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Calderone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calderone 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 Calderone

The surname Calderone has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "calderone," which means "large cauldron" or "kettle." This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname, given to someone who worked with large cauldrons, such as a metalworker or a cook.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Calderone can be found in historical documents from the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Calderone, a metalsmith who lived in Naples in the late 14th century.

As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings, such as Calderone, Calderoni, and Calderoni. Some of these variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the influence of other languages in different parts of the country.

One notable historical figure with the surname Calderone was Gaspare Calderone, a Sicilian painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and art collections throughout Sicily.

In the 18th century, the Calderone family established a prominent presence in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One member of this family, Vincenzo Calderone (1737-1811), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Palermo, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo Villarosa.

Another notable figure was Raffaele Calderone (1835-1915), an Italian politician and lawyer from Palermo. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

In the 20th century, Giuseppe Calderone (1904-1976) was a prominent Italian-American mobster from the Bronx, New York. He was a leading figure in the Genovese crime family and was involved in various illegal activities, including extortion and racketeering.

While the surname Calderone is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula, where the name has left its mark over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calderone

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

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

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