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

Callie, 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 Callie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Callie in America

Callie is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Callie surname appeared 111 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 Callie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Callie 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 Callie

The surname Callie is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a variant of the English surname Calley, which is derived from the Old English words "calu" or "calu-seaw," meaning "bald" or "bare place."

The name Callie is likely associated with early settlers who hailed from places with similar-sounding names, such as Calley in Derbyshire or Callow in Shropshire. These place names often referred to areas with sparse vegetation or barren lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Callie can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a William de Caleya. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early origins and its connection to specific locations.

In the 14th century, the name Callie appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire, where a John Calley was listed as a taxpayer. This record suggests that the Callie family had established itself in various regions across England by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Callie include Sir Robert Callie (1570-1635), a prominent English merchant and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1624. Another noteworthy figure is William Callie (1685-1761), a renowned English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Georgian style.

During the 17th century, the Callie surname gained prominence in Scotland, with records indicating the presence of the Callie family in the Scottish Lowlands. One such example is James Callie (1602-1675), a Scottish minister and writer who authored several influential theological works.

In the 18th century, the Callie name appeared in colonial America, with records showing individuals like John Callie (1725-1803), a farmer and Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania. Additionally, Mary Callie (1740-1820) was a notable figure in the early days of the American colonies, known for her philanthropic efforts and support of education.

Throughout history, the surname Callie has been associated with various professions, from merchants and architects to ministers and soldiers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Callie

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

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

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