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

Callirgos, 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 Callirgos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Callirgos in America

Callirgos is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Callirgos surname appeared 145 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 Callirgos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Callirgos 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 Callirgos

The surname CALLIRGOS originates from Greece, first appearing in historical records around the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek words "kallos" meaning beauty and "ergon" meaning work, suggesting an occupation related to beautification or craftsmanship.

The earliest known bearer of this name was Georgios CALLIRGOS, a skilled goldsmith born in Athens in 1542. His work was highly sought after by wealthy patrons and he is mentioned in several accounts from that era for his intricate jewelry designs.

In the late 17th century, a family of CALLIRGOS stonemasons from the island of Tinos gained renown for their architectural contributions to several churches and monasteries across the Greek islands. Notably, Demetrios CALLIRGOS (1648-1721) was the chief architect of the Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapyliani on Paros.

An ancient manuscript from the 9th century, known as the "Calligraphikon," contains a reference to a scribe named Ioannis CALLIRGOS, praised for his beautiful handwriting and illumination of religious texts. This provides evidence of the name's longevity and its association with artistic pursuits.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), a military commander named Alexandros CALLIRGOS (1779-1845) led a fierce resistance against Ottoman forces in the Peloponnese region, earning him the moniker "The Lion of Morea."

In more recent history, Nikos CALLIRGOS (1913-1986) was a renowned poet and translator, celebrated for his modern interpretations of ancient Greek classics and his contributions to the country's literary renaissance.

While the name CALLIRGOS is relatively uncommon outside of Greece, it has maintained a strong presence within the country, particularly in regions with a rich artistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Callirgos

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

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

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