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

Callwood, 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 Callwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Callwood in America

Callwood is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Callwood surname appeared 507 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 Callwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Callwood 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 Callwood

The surname Callwood has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "calu," meaning bald or bare, and "wudu," meaning wood or forest, possibly referring to a geographic location or a descriptive name for a person.

One of the earliest known references to the name Callwood can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a John de Callewode, indicating the name's presence during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the Callwood surname appeared in various forms, including Callewode, Calwode, and Calewode. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time.

The Callwood name can also be traced back to various place names within England, such as Calwood in Staffordshire and Calwood in Yorkshire. These locations may have influenced the surname's development or provided a source for its adoption.

Notable individuals with the Callwood surname throughout history include:

1. John Callwood (c. 1550-1621), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Corfe Castle in the early 17th century.
2. William Callwood (1675-1742), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker in London during the 18th century.
3. Elizabeth Callwood (1768-1842), a prominent author and poet from Lincolnshire, known for her works on rural life and nature.
4. Sir Henry Callwood (1820-1895), a British naval officer and explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions in the mid-19th century.
5. George Callwood (1857-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire, who established several charitable foundations in his name.

While the Callwood surname has ancient roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich history and diverse influences that have shaped English surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Callwood

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

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

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