2000
#11,255
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,579
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.96
Rare Last name
Calixto
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin "calx," meaning "lime" or "limestone," likely referring to a limestone worker or seller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,825 Americans carry the last name Calixto. That puts it at #7,600 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,037 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Calixto 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
4.8K
1 in 71,037
Census rank
#7,600
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,208 bearers of the surname Calixto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7600th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Calixto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 This historical document provides evidence of the use of the name during the Norman period.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Calixto
Among Census respondents with the surname Calixto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Calixto 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 Calixto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.7% · 3,858
- White4.1% · 174
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 114
- Black or African American0.5% · 23
- Two or more races0.5% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Calixto
Calixto 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
#7,472
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,458
+1,879 bearers (+72.9%)
Per 100,000 1.51
Rank movement Up 3,783 places
2020
#7,600
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,208
-250 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 1.41
Rank movement Down 128 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,255 | 2,579 | 0.96 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,472 | 4,458 | 1.51 | +1,879 bearers (+72.9%) | Up 3,783 places |
| 2020 | #7,600 | 4,208 | 1.41 | -250 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 128 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 Calixto 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 | #7,472 | #7,600 | -1.7% |
| Count | 4,458 | 4,208 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.51 | 1.41 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Calixto bearers went from 4,458 to 4,208 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 128 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,472 to #7,600.
FAQ
Calixto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Calixto?
Name Census estimates that about 4,825 living Americans carry the surname Calixto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,037 residents.
How common is Calixto?
Calixto ranks #7,600 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.41 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,208 people with the surname Calixto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,825), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.41 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Calixto.
Has Calixto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Calixto went from 4,458 recorded bearers to 4,208. That is a decrease of 250 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,472 to #7,600.
What does the Census say about the background of Calixto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Calixto, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Calixto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (3,858 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Calixto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.7%), White (4.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). 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 Calixto (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 Calixto mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin "calx," meaning "lime" or "limestone," likely referring to a limestone worker or seller. 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 Calixto (1.41 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 share the surname Calixto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.