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

Calibuso, 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 Calibuso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calibuso in America

Calibuso is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calibuso surname appeared 140 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 Calibuso.

The history of the last name Calibuso

The surname Calibuso is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "calix," meaning "chalice" or "cup," and the Italian word "buso," meaning "hole" or "opening." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a particular landmark, such as a well or a spring.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calibuso can be found in a 14th-century Calabrian registry, where it was spelled "Calibusso." This spelling variation was likely influenced by the local dialect and pronunciation at the time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Calibuso was Francesco Calibuso, a scholar and philosopher born in Cosenza, Calabria, in 1472. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely celebrated and studied throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the name Calibuso appeared in several church records from the town of Reggio Calabria, indicating that families with this surname had established themselves in the area.

Another prominent individual with the surname Calibuso was Girolamo Calibuso, a military commander who served under the Spanish crown during the 16th century. He was born in Catanzaro, Calabria, in 1532 and is known for his role in the defense of the city of Naples against the Ottoman Empire in 1558.

In the 18th century, a merchant and businessman named Antonio Calibuso made a name for himself in the city of Palermo, Sicily. He was born in Reggio Calabria in 1710 and is credited with establishing successful trade routes between Italy and other Mediterranean countries.

Over the centuries, the surname Calibuso has spread beyond its Calabrian roots, with people bearing this name found in various regions of Italy and even in other parts of Europe and the Americas, as a result of migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calibuso

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

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 Calibuso 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.

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

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