2000
#9,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,278
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.22
Rare Last name
Calderone
A surname of Italian origin referring to a cauldron maker or seller, derived from the Italian word "calderone."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,720 Americans carry the last name Calderone. That puts it at #9,585 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 92,138 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Calderone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.7K
1 in 92,138
Census rank
#9,585
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,244 bearers of the surname Calderone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9585th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Calderone, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.9%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the name Calderone can be found in historical documents from the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Calderone
Among Census respondents with the surname Calderone, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.9%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Calderone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Calderone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 2,664
- Hispanic or Latino13.9% · 450
- Two or more races2.1% · 69
- Black or African American0.9% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Calderone
Calderone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,276
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,509
+231 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 1.19
Rank movement Down 127 places
2020
#9,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,244
-265 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 1.09
Rank movement Down 309 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,149 | 3,278 | 1.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,276 | 3,509 | 1.19 | +231 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 127 places |
| 2020 | #9,585 | 3,244 | 1.09 | -265 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 309 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Calderone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,276 | #9,585 | -3.3% |
| Count | 3,509 | 3,244 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.19 | 1.09 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Calderone bearers went from 3,509 to 3,244 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 309 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,276 to #9,585.
FAQ
Calderone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Calderone?
Name Census estimates that about 3,720 living Americans carry the surname Calderone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 92,138 residents.
How common is Calderone?
Calderone ranks #9,585 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,244 people with the surname Calderone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,720), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Calderone.
Has Calderone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Calderone went from 3,509 recorded bearers to 3,244. That is a decrease of 265 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,276 to #9,585.
What does the Census say about the background of Calderone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Calderone, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.9%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Calderone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (2,664 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Calderone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Hispanic (13.9%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Calderone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Calderone mean?
A surname of Italian origin referring to a cauldron maker or seller, derived from the Italian word "calderone." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Calderone (1.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Calderone?
Find out how common the surname Calderone is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.