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

Calpito, 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 Calpito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calpito in America

Calpito is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calpito surname appeared 236 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 Calpito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calpito 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 Calpito

The surname Calpito originated in Italy during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "calpesta," meaning "to tread" or "to trample." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as farmers, peasants, or perhaps even soldiers or travelers who frequently trodden paths.

One of the earliest known records of the Calpito name can be found in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southwestern Italy. In the late 1500s, a family by the name of Calpito resided in this area, and their presence is documented in local parish records and land registries.

By the 17th century, variations of the name, such as Calpiti and Calpitone, began to appear in neighboring regions, indicating that the family had started to spread across the Italian peninsula. During this time period, a notable figure named Giovanni Calpito (1635-1701) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and sculptor in the city of Naples.

In the 18th century, the Calpito surname made its way to the island of Sicily, where a branch of the family settled in the city of Palermo. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Vincenzo Calpito (1756-1832), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the Sicilian legal system during the latter part of his life.

As the centuries progressed, the Calpito name continued to spread throughout various regions of Italy. In the late 19th century, a certain Giuseppe Calpito (1865-1941) gained prominence as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Milan, contributing significantly to the local community through his charitable endeavors.

Another notable figure was Maria Calpito (1892-1978), a renowned author and poet from the Tuscany region, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her literary contributions were celebrated throughout Italy and beyond during her lifetime.

While the Calpito surname has its roots in Italy, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to other parts of the world, establishing new branches of the family tree. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich and varied history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calpito

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

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

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