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

Calicdan, 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 Calicdan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calicdan in America

Calicdan is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calicdan surname appeared 181 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 Calicdan.

The history of the last name Calicdan

The surname CALICDAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. The name might be derived from the Visayan words "cali" meaning "to dig" and "dan" meaning "river." This suggests that the name could have been associated with those who lived near or worked along a river, perhaps as farmers or fishermen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CALICDAN surname can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Argao, Cebu, dating back to the late 1700s. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by that time. It is possible that the name's roots go back even further, as many historical records from the Philippines were lost or destroyed over the centuries.

During the Spanish colonial era, surnames were often assigned to indigenous Filipinos by Spanish officials or religious missionaries. The CALICDAN surname may have been given to a family or group of families living in a particular area, possibly near a river or a place with a similar-sounding name.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Juan CALICDAN was a landowner and community leader in the town of Argao, Cebu. He was born in 1842 and played a significant role in the local affairs of the town during the latter part of the Spanish colonial period.

Another historical figure bearing the CALICDAN surname was Mariano CALICDAN, who was a revolutionary fighter during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 1800s. He was born in 1871 in the town of Dalaguete, Cebu, and participated in several battles against the Spanish colonial forces.

In the early 20th century, Alejandro CALICDAN was a prominent educator and writer from the town of Argao, Cebu. He authored several books on Cebuano literature and culture, and served as a teacher and school administrator for many years.

During the mid-20th century, Maria CALICDAN was a well-known artist and painter from the city of Cebu. She was born in 1922 and was known for her vibrant depictions of Philippine landscapes and cultural scenes. Her works were widely exhibited and celebrated throughout the country.

In more recent times, Nestor CALICDAN was a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Cebu, who founded a successful shipping and logistics company in the late 20th century. He was born in 1948 and played a significant role in the growth of the local economy in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calicdan

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

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

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