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

Calizo, 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 Calizo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calizo in America

Calizo is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calizo surname appeared 137 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 Calizo.

The history of the last name Calizo

The surname Calizo originated in Spain, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "calx," meaning lime or limestone, suggesting an association with occupations related to lime production or areas with abundant limestone deposits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Calizo surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetría, a medieval census conducted in the Kingdom of Castile during the 13th century. This document references individuals with the surname Calizo residing in the regions of Burgos and Palencia.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan Calizo was mentioned in the chronicles of Alfonso XI, the King of Castile and León. Juan Calizo served as a military commander and played a significant role in the conquest of Gibraltar in 1333.

During the 15th century, the Calizo surname appeared in various historical records from the region of Andalusia. One noteworthy individual was Pedro Calizo, a wealthy landowner and merchant who lived in Seville between 1460 and 1525.

The surname Calizo also has a connection to several place names in Spain. The village of Calizo, located in the province of Guadalajara, is believed to have derived its name from the same linguistic root. Additionally, the town of Calizo del Pinar in the province of Soria may have contributed to the spread of the surname in that region.

In the 16th century, a famous navigator and explorer named Andrés Calizo embarked on several voyages to the Americas. Born in Cádiz in 1520, he played a crucial role in mapping the Caribbean islands and establishing trade routes for the Spanish empire.

Another notable figure was Juana Calizo, a renowned poet and writer from Seville, who lived between 1575 and 1647. Her works, predominantly composed in the Spanish Golden Age literary style, explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

As the centuries passed, the Calizo surname continued to spread throughout Spain and its territories, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calizo

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

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 Calizo 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.

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

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