2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Calingo
An unusual surname derived from the Spanish word "calinga", meaning a small and twisting path or trail.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Calingo. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Calingo 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Calingo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Calingo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Calingo
Among Census respondents with the surname Calingo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Calingo 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 Calingo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander83.6% · 97
- Two or more races7.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- White2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Calingo
Calingo 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+8 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,124 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,424 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 1,124 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,424 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 Calingo 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 | #150,452 | #145,028 | 3.6% |
| Count | 109 | 116 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Calingo bearers went from 109 to 116 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,424 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #145,028.
FAQ
Calingo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Calingo?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Calingo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Calingo?
Calingo ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Calingo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Calingo.
Has Calingo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Calingo went from 109 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Calingo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Calingo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Calingo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Calingo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (83.6%), Two or More Races (7.8%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Calingo (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 Calingo mean?
An unusual surname derived from the Spanish word "calinga", meaning a small and twisting path or trail. 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 Calingo (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 people are called Calingo?
You can see how many people have the surname Calingo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.