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

Calp, 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 Calp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calp in America

Calp is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calp surname appeared 172 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 Calp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calp 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 Calp

The surname CALP originates from the Catalan region of Spain, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "calyptra," meaning a veil or hood, possibly referring to a person's occupation or distinctive headwear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in Valencia after the Christian conquest. The name appears as "Calp," which was likely a variant spelling at the time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Guillem Calp was mentioned in several historical records as a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Barcelona. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during that period.

The name Calp is also associated with the town of Calp, located in the province of Alicante on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This place name may have influenced the surname or vice versa, but the exact relationship is unclear.

Notable individuals with the surname Calp include:

1. Jaume Calp (c. 1450-1520), a Catalan painter and artist known for his religious works, including altarpieces and frescoes in churches throughout Catalonia.

2. Francesc Calp (1597-1670), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

3. Maria Calp (1675-1743), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions and schools in Valencia.

4. Josep Calp (1819-1892), a Catalan writer and poet who contributed to the literary renaissance of the Catalan language in the 19th century.

5. Carles Calp (1905-1985), a Spanish architect renowned for his modernist buildings and urban planning projects in Barcelona and other cities across Spain.

While the surname Calp has its roots in the Catalan region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calp

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

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

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