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

Calingo, 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 Calingo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calingo in America

Calingo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calingo surname appeared 109 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 Calingo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calingo 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 Calingo

The surname Calingo has its origins in the coastal regions of northern Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Genoa. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "calinga," which translates to "fog" or "mist," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a misty or foggy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Calingo surname can be traced back to the late 13th century, when a merchant named Giovanni Calingo was mentioned in a trade document from the city of Genoa. This document, dated 1276, provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Calingo name appeared in several historical records from the Republic of Genoa, including tax rolls and property deeds. One notable figure from this era was Niccolò Calingo, a prominent businessman and landowner who lived in the town of Camogli, near Genoa. He was born around 1320 and left a significant inheritance to his descendants upon his death in 1398.

During the Renaissance period, the Calingo family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, with several members holding influential positions within the local government and merchant guilds. One such individual was Andrea Calingo, a skilled navigator and cartographer who was born in 1455. He is credited with creating detailed maps of the Mediterranean coastline, which were widely used by sailors and merchants of the time.

In the 17th century, the Calingo name spread beyond Italy as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Calingo, a Genoese explorer and adventurer who joined several expeditions to the New World. Born in 1610, he documented his travels and encounters with indigenous peoples in a series of journals that have become valuable historical resources.

Another prominent Calingo was Pietro Calingo, a respected scholar and writer who lived in the late 18th century. Born in Genoa in 1745, he authored several treatises on philosophy, literature, and the arts, and was a respected member of the Accademia dei Forti, a prestigious literary society of the time.

Throughout its history, the Calingo surname has been associated with various places and locations, often bearing similar spellings or variations. For instance, the town of Calingo in the province of Bergamo, Italy, may have been named after the family or derived from the same linguistic roots. Additionally, the Calingo River, a small tributary in the region of Emilia-Romagna, shares a resemblance to the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calingo

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

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

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