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

Calero, 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 Calero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calero in America

Calero is the 12649th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calero surname appeared 2,446 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 Calero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calero 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 Calero

The surname Calero originated in Spain during the medieval period, deriving from the Spanish word "calera," which referred to a lime kiln or lime pit. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with lime, either in its production or utilization in construction.

Historically, the surname Calero can be traced back to various regions of Spain, particularly Andalusia, where it was more prevalent. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, often associated with individuals involved in the building trades or related industries.

One notable historical reference to the name Calero comes from the 16th century, when a Spanish explorer and conquistador named Francisco Calero participated in the conquest of the Philippines. Born in Seville in the late 15th century, Calero accompanied the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi and played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the archipelago.

In the realm of literature, the surname Calero appears in the works of Spanish playwright and poet Lope de Vega, who lived from 1562 to 1635. One of his plays, "El Caballero de Olmedo," features a character named Calero, possibly a reference to the occupation or origin of the name.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the surname Calero was Andrés Calero, a 16th-century Spanish physician and botanist. Born in Extremadura in 1510, Calero authored several works on medicinal plants and their uses, contributing to the development of pharmacology and botanical knowledge during the Renaissance period.

In the realm of art, Juan Calero, a Spanish painter active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. Born in Seville around 1580, Calero's paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

Moving forward in history, the surname Calero continued to be represented in various fields. For instance, José Calero Quesada, a Spanish historian and archaeologist born in 1924, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Iberian cultures and their artifacts, shedding light on the region's rich cultural heritage.

While the surname Calero has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the historical origins and connections to the lime industry and related occupations remain deeply embedded in the name's etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calero

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

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

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