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

Calus, 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 Calus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calus in America

Calus is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calus surname appeared 121 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 Calus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calus 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 Calus

The surname CALUS has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "calus," meaning "callus" or "hardened skin." The name may have initially referred to someone who had developed thick, hardened skin from manual labor or outdoor work.

CALUS was prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, with records indicating its presence in cities like Florence and Bologna. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in a 1387 document from the city of Siena, which refers to a certain "Giovanni Calus."

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records across northern Italy. For instance, a 1428 document from Ferrara mentions a "Bartolomeo Calus," who was a merchant involved in the local textile trade.

As the name spread, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as "Calusi" and "Calucci," which were likely regional adaptations. One notable individual bearing this surname was Francesco Calusi (1567-1637), a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer from Florence, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Calus (1603-1677), a Bolognese painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the CALUS name gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Giovanni Battista Calus (1720-1784), a celebrated Italian poet and playwright from Verona.

As the centuries passed, the CALUS surname continued to be represented across various fields. For example, in the 19th century, there was Alessandro Calus (1836-1912), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Milan.

Throughout its history, the CALUS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calus

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

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

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