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

Callanta, 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 Callanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Callanta in America

Callanta is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Callanta surname appeared 258 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 Callanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Callanta 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 Callanta

The surname CALLANTA is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "callidus," meaning "clever" or "astute," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone considered particularly cunning or shrewd.

In the 13th century, records from the town of Calella, located in the province of Barcelona, mention individuals bearing the surname CALLANTA or variations such as Callante and Calante. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone hailing from this coastal town, whose name itself is derived from the Latin "callidus."

One of the earliest documented references to the surname CALLANTA can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a census-like record of land grants made to nobles and settlers in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon in the mid-13th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname CALLANTA among the new landowners.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure named Juan CALLANTA (c. 1360 - 1425) served as a magistrate and legal advisor to the court of King Martin I of Aragon. His writings on legal matters and governance were influential during that era and remain an important historical source.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Beatriz CALLANTA (c. 1490 - 1568), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Barcelona. She funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city, leaving a lasting legacy through her charitable works.

During the 16th century, the CALLANTA surname spread beyond Catalonia, with records indicating families bearing this name in other regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and the Basque Country. One notable figure was Pedro CALLANTA (1520 - 1592), a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas under the Spanish crown.

In the 17th century, a branch of the CALLANTA family established itself in the Spanish colony of Mexico. Hernán CALLANTA (1612 - 1678), a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher, played a significant role in the development of the region now known as Nuevo León.

Throughout its history, the surname CALLANTA has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, artists, scientists, and military leaders, contributing to the rich tapestry of Spanish and Hispanic culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Callanta

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

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

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