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

Callins, 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 Callins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Callins in America

Callins is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Callins surname appeared 323 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 Callins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Callins 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 Callins

The surname Callins originated in the northern regions of England, likely during the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "calewe," which means "bald" or "bare." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone who had little or no hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where a person named Willelmus Callin is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were ancient records that documented financial transactions and property holdings in various counties of England.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several medieval manuscripts, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1348, where a Richard Callyn is listed as a resident. These rolls were official records that documented the proceedings of the manorial court, which dealt with matters related to land ownership and tenancy.

As time passed, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Callin, Callyn, and Callins. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the place names where the family resided, as was common practice during that era.

One notable individual with the surname Callins was John Callins, a merchant and philanthropist who lived in London during the late 16th century. He is known for his contributions to the establishment of several charitable organizations, including the Callins Almshouse for the poor.

Another prominent figure was William Callins (1592-1675), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds. He wrote several theological works, including "A Treatise on the Sacraments" and "The Christian's Guide to Eternal Life."

In the 18th century, Thomas Callins (1718-1789) was a notable architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Bath. His most famous work is the Octagon Chapel, a unique octagonal-shaped church that is now a recognized architectural landmark.

The name Callins also has connections to the literary world. Mary Callins (1824-1898) was an English novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Violet Fane." Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the struggles of women in Victorian society.

Finally, James Callins (1867-1949) was a British explorer and adventurer who led several expeditions to the Antarctic region in the early 20th century. He is remembered for his contributions to the mapping and exploration of the Antarctic continent, as well as his efforts to promote scientific research in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Callins

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

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

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