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

Caliz, 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 Caliz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caliz in America

Caliz is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caliz surname appeared 363 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 Caliz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caliz 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 Caliz

The surname Caliz originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cáliz," which means "chalice" or "communion cup." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in religious occupations or held positions within the church.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Caliz can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document dating back to the 14th century. This record lists individuals who held land and properties in various regions of Castile, Spain.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Caliz was a prominent merchant and trader based in Seville, a major commercial hub of the time. His business dealings extended across the Mediterranean region, and he played a significant role in facilitating trade between Spain and the Levant.

During the 16th century, a priest named Pedro Caliz gained recognition for his contributions to the Catholic Church in Spain. He was known for his scholarly works and served as a chaplain to the Spanish royal court.

In the 17th century, Diego Caliz, a Spanish explorer and navigator, embarked on several expeditions to the Americas. He was part of the crew that accompanied famous explorers like Juan Ponce de León and Álvaro de Mendaña on their voyages.

Another notable figure with the surname Caliz was María Caliz, a Spanish nun who lived in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her charitable work and her dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged in her community.

The name Caliz has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the villages of Caliza and Calizo, which may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

While the surname Caliz is not as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Spanish heritage and history, tracing its roots back to the medieval period and carrying a religious and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caliz

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

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

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