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

Calouro, 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 Calouro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calouro in America

Calouro is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calouro surname appeared 170 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 Calouro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calouro 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 Calouro

The surname "CALOURO" is believed to have originated in Portugal, likely during the 15th or 16th century. It is a derivative of the Portuguese word "calouro," which means "novice" or "freshman." This term was commonly used in academic settings to refer to new students or beginners in a particular field.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname CALOURO was found in various regions of Portugal, including the northern provinces of Minho and Douro Litoral, as well as the central regions of Beira Litoral and Beira Interior. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for individuals who were new to a particular trade, craft, or profession.

One of the earliest known references to the surname CALOURO can be found in a document from the year 1537, which mentions a certain "João CALOURO" residing in the city of Porto. This record suggests that the name had already gained some recognition and usage by the mid-16th century.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname CALOURO. In the 17th century, there was a prominent Portuguese painter named António CALOURO (1635-1697), whose works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Portugal.

Another notable figure was João Baptista CALOURO (1772-1834), a Portuguese military officer who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French invasion during the early 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 20th century, the surname CALOURO gained international recognition through the work of Joaquim CALOURO (1901-1978), a renowned Portuguese architect known for his contributions to the modernist movement in architecture. Some of his most notable works include the Palácio da Justiça in Lisbon and the Câmara Municipal de Oeiras.

It is worth mentioning that the surname CALOURO has also been associated with various place names throughout Portugal. For instance, the village of Caloura, located in the Azores archipelago, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.

Additionally, there have been variations in the spelling of the surname over time, such as "CALLOURO" and "CALHURO," which may have been influenced by regional dialects or linguistic variations within Portugal.

While the surname CALOURO may not be among the most common in Portugal today, it has a rich historical legacy and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from the arts and architecture to military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calouro

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

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

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