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

Caluza, 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 Caluza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caluza in America

Caluza is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caluza surname appeared 187 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 Caluza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caluza 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 Caluza

The surname CALUZA originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "calumen," meaning "summit" or "peak," suggesting that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near a mountain or hill. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Calucia," which can be found in records from the 13th century in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy.

In the 15th century, the name CALUZA appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds, in the city of Naples and the surrounding areas. One notable mention is in the registry of the University of Naples, where a student named Giovanni CALUZA was enrolled in the year 1457.

The name CALUZA has also been linked to several place names in Italy, such as the town of Caluso in the Piedmont region, and the village of Calusia in the province of Benevento. These place names may have influenced the surname's spelling variations, including "Calusio" and "Calusia."

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname CALUZA have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Antonio CALUZA (1557-1623), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples during the Renaissance period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Maria CALUZA (1678-1744), a renowned Italian painter known for her religious artworks and portraiture. Her works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe CALUZA (1815-1892) was a prominent Italian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy. He published several works on Italian literature and politics, contributing to the cultural and political discourse of his time.

Additionally, the name CALUZA has been associated with the Italian-American community in the United States. One example is Louis CALUZA (1901-1978), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several charitable organizations in New York City, supporting education and healthcare initiatives for Italian-American families.

Finally, in more recent times, the name CALUZA has been carried by individuals such as Claudio CALUZA (born 1961), an Italian professional football player who played as a midfielder for several top-tier Italian clubs, including Napoli and Fiorentina, during the 1980s and 1990s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caluza

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

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

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