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

Calzada, 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 Calzada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calzada in America

Calzada is the 6724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calzada surname appeared 5,022 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Calzada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calzada 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 Calzada

The surname Calzada originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "calzada," which means "paved road" or "causeway." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a paved road or a causeway, or perhaps even worked on the construction or maintenance of such roads.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Calzada can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. These records often mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Calçada or Calcada. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and León, where many of the major Roman roads and causeways were located.

One notable historical figure with the surname Calzada was Pedro Calzada de Béjar (c. 1450-1520), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought in the conquest of Granada. He was also known for his involvement in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in the early exploration and settlement of Cuba.

Another individual of note was Fray Juan de la Calzada (c. 1555-1628), a Spanish friar and missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization of the indigenous populations in New Spain (present-day Mexico). He is credited with establishing several missions and churches in the region.

In the 17th century, there was a prominent family named Calzada in the city of Seville. One member, Pedro Calzada de Heredia (1600-1678), was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and bridges in the city, including the iconic Puente de Triana.

In the 18th century, Juan José Calzada (1723-1798) was a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several maritime expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and the Northwest Coast of America. His detailed maps and charts were invaluable contributions to the exploration and mapping of these regions.

Another notable figure was María Calzada (1779-1842), a Spanish painter and printmaker who was one of the few women artists of her time to achieve significant recognition. Her works, particularly her etchings and engravings, are now housed in prestigious collections around the world.

The surname Calzada has continued to be present throughout Spanish history, with many individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including literature, arts, and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calzada

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

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

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