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

Calixto, 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 Calixto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calixto in America

Calixto is the 7472nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calixto surname appeared 4,458 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Calixto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calixto 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 Calixto

The surname Calixto originates from the Latin name Calixtus, which is derived from the Greek word "kalyx," meaning "cup" or "calyx." This name has its roots in ancient Rome, where it was first used as a personal name.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Calixto can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when Pope Callixtus I (also known as Calixtus) served as the Bishop of Rome from around 217 to 222 AD. He is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church and is recognized for his contributions to the organization and administration of the early Christian Church.

In the 11th century, the name Calixto appeared in the famous Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to assess the land and resources of England. This historical document provides evidence of the use of the name during the Norman period.

During the Middle Ages, the name Calixto was particularly prevalent in Spain and Portugal, where it was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Calixto III (1378-1458), who served as Pope from 1455 until his death in 1458. He was born Alfonso de Borja in Valencia, Spain, and played a significant role in promoting the arts and culture during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent bearer of the surname Calixto was Calixto Salomão (1573-1658), a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who traveled to India and Japan in the early 17th century. He is credited with translating several religious texts into Japanese and contributing to the spread of Christianity in the region.

In more recent history, Calixto García (1839-1898) was a Cuban revolutionary and military leader who played a crucial role in the Cuban War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. He is considered a national hero in Cuba and has been honored with monuments and memorials throughout the country.

Calixto Bieito (born 1958) is a contemporary Spanish theatre director and opera director known for his provocative and avant-garde interpretations of classical works. His productions have been staged at prestigious venues around the world, including the English National Opera and the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich.

While the surname Calixto has its roots in ancient Rome and has been prominent in various regions throughout history, it continues to be a recognizable name in modern times, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calixto

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

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

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