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

Calio, 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 Calio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calio in America

Calio is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calio surname appeared 241 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 Calio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calio 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 Calio

The surname Calio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "callidus," which means "clever" or "astute." The name was likely first used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was considered particularly intelligent or cunning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calio can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa in the 13th century. A merchant named Guglielmo Calio is mentioned in a document dated 1247, indicating that the name was already in use at that time in the region of Liguria.

Throughout the centuries, the name Calio has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Calio served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Venice, representing the city-state in important negotiations with other European powers.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Calio was Antonio Calio, a Renaissance painter born in Naples in 1524. His works, primarily religious themes and portraiture, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a Neapolitan nobleman named Vincenzo Calio played a significant role in the local politics of the Kingdom of Naples. He was a vocal advocate for land reform and the rights of the peasantry, earning him both admirers and detractors among the ruling class.

During the 19th century, the Calio name gained further recognition with the birth of Giuseppe Calio in 1845. A renowned engineer and architect, Giuseppe was responsible for the design and construction of several notable landmarks in his native city of Palermo, including the Palazzo dei Normanni and the Chiesa di San Domenico.

The surname Calio has also been associated with various place names and older spellings over the centuries. For example, the town of Caliò in the province of Caserta, Campania, may have derived its name from the Calio family that once held land in the area. Additionally, variations such as "Callio" and "Caglio" can be found in historical records, reflecting regional dialects and spelling conventions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calio

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

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

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