2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Calimquim
A surname potentially derived from a Philippine place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Calimquim. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Calimquim 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Calimquim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Calimquim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Calimquim
The surname CALIMQUIM has its origins in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. This name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, when it was initially recorded in documents pertaining to the area.
CALIMQUIM is believed to have derived from the Latin word "calimus," which means "reed" or "quill pen." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been scribes, writers, or individuals involved in professions related to writing and documentation.
One of the earliest known references to the name CALIMQUIM can be found in a medieval manuscript dated 1268, which mentions a certain Petrus de Calimquim, a scribe from the town of Cosenza in Calabria. This historical record provides insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that time period.
In the 14th century, the CALIMQUIM surname appeared in several local records and land deeds, indicating the family's presence in the Calabrian region. One notable individual was Giovanni CALIMQUIM, who was born in 1372 and served as a notary public in the city of Reggio Calabria.
As the centuries progressed, the CALIMQUIM family spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they established themselves as respected scholars and academics. One prominent figure was Antonio CALIMQUIM, born in 1528, who authored several treatises on philosophy and classical literature.
During the 17th century, the CALIMQUIM name gained recognition in the field of art and architecture. Pietro CALIMQUIM, born in 1612, was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome and the surrounding areas.
Another notable individual was Lucrezia CALIMQUIM, born in 1678, who was a celebrated poet and writer during the Italian Baroque period. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and published throughout Italy.
As the CALIMQUIM family continued to prosper and expand, their name became associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of their ancestral homeland in Calabria.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Calimquim
Among Census respondents with the surname Calimquim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Calimquim 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 Calimquim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.9% · 101
- Two or more races6.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Calimquim
Calimquim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+15 bearers (+14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,256 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.4%) | Up 13,256 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 Calimquim 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 | #156,044 | #142,788 | 8.5% |
| Count | 104 | 119 | 14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Calimquim bearers went from 104 to 119 (+14.4% change). The surname moved up 13,256 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #142,788.
FAQ
Calimquim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Calimquim?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Calimquim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Calimquim?
Calimquim ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Calimquim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Calimquim.
Has Calimquim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Calimquim went from 104 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 15 (+14.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Calimquim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Calimquim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Calimquim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.9% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Calimquim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (84.9%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Calimquim (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 Calimquim mean?
A surname potentially derived from a Philippine place name. 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 Calimquim (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 many Americans have the surname Calimquim?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.