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

Calleri, 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 Calleri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calleri in America

Calleri is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calleri surname appeared 143 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 Calleri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calleri 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 Calleri

The surname Calleri has its origins in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "caliere," which means "maker of lime." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to those involved in the production or trade of lime, a material widely used in construction and agriculture.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Calleri surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated back to 1189. This record references a certain "Guglielmo Calleri," who was likely a resident of the region at the time. The name's presence in this historical document suggests that the Calleri family may have had roots in the coastal areas of northwestern Italy.

As the centuries passed, the Calleri name spread to other parts of the Italian peninsula, with various branches establishing themselves in different regions. For instance, in the 16th century, records show a "Giovanni Battista Calleri" born in the town of Loano, located in the province of Savona, Liguria.

The surname Calleri has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Francesco Calleri (1598-1668), an Italian architect and sculptor who was active in Rome during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout the Eternal City.

Another prominent bearer of the Calleri name was Giovanni Battista Calleri (1784-1859), an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and geodesy, and his work was widely recognized by the scientific community of his time.

In the realm of literature, the Calleri name was carried by the Italian novelist and playwright Enrico Calleri (1858-1923). His works often explored themes of social commentary and political satire, reflecting the cultural and political climate of late 19th-century Italy.

Additionally, the Calleri surname has been associated with individuals in other fields, such as Antonio Calleri (1901-1977), an Italian sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble, and Giuseppe Calleri (1935-2001), an Italian actor who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career.

While the Calleri name may have originated from humble beginnings, its presence has been woven into the fabric of Italian history, with various bearers leaving their mark across various disciplines and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calleri

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

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

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