2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Caliguiri
A locational surname of Italian origin, derived from a place called "Caliguri".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Caliguiri. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caliguiri 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Caliguiri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caliguiri, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caliguiri
The surname Caliguiri is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is thought to be derived from the Greek words "kalos" meaning beautiful and "gyros" meaning circle or ring, suggesting a connection to a geographic area or a physical characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Sicilian town of Caltagirone, where the Caliguiri family is mentioned in historical documents dating back to the 13th century. It is speculated that the name may have evolved from the town's name, which itself has roots in the Arabic phrase "Qal'at al Ghiran" meaning "Castle of the Vases."
In the 15th century, a Caliguiri family was documented as having settled in the city of Reggio Calabria, where they held prominent positions and owned substantial landholdings. The name appears in various municipal records and property deeds from this period.
Notably, a Domenico Caliguiri (1512-1589) was a renowned painter and architect who worked on several churches and palaces in Calabria during the Renaissance era, contributing to the region's rich artistic heritage.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Antonio Caliguiri (1685-1762), a lawyer and judge who served in the Sicilian judicial system and was known for his strong sense of justice and integrity.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Caliguiri (1823-1897) was a prominent politician and journalist from Reggio Calabria, who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.
As families with the surname Caliguiri migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Caliguire, Caliguri, and Calliguri, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects.
Over the centuries, the Caliguiri surname has been associated with a rich history and cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals who have carried this name across generations and geographical boundaries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caliguiri
Among Census respondents with the surname Caliguiri, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Caliguiri 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 Caliguiri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caliguiri
Caliguiri 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,065 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-8 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,930 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,065 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 9,930 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 Caliguiri 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 | #131,379 | #141,309 | -7.6% |
| Count | 129 | 121 | -6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caliguiri bearers went from 129 to 121 (-6.2% change). The surname moved down 9,930 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #141,309.
FAQ
Caliguiri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caliguiri?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Caliguiri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Caliguiri?
Caliguiri ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Caliguiri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Caliguiri.
Has Caliguiri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caliguiri went from 129 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Caliguiri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caliguiri, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Caliguiri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caliguiri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (7.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Caliguiri (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 Caliguiri mean?
A locational surname of Italian origin, derived from a place called "Caliguri". 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 Caliguiri (0.04 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 common is the surname Caliguiri?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Caliguiri is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.