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

Calzadillas, 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 Calzadillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calzadillas in America

Calzadillas is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calzadillas surname appeared 470 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 Calzadillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calzadillas 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 Calzadillas

The surname Calzadillas has its roots in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "calzada," meaning "paved road" or "causeway," and the diminutive suffix "-illa," which denotes smallness or endearment. It is believed that the name originally referred to individuals who lived near or worked on small paved roads or causeways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Calzadillas surname can be found in the archives of the municipality of Badajoz, in Extremadura, dating back to the late 15th century. The name appears in various municipal records and legal documents from that period, suggesting that the Calzadillas family had established themselves as a prominent lineage in the region.

In the 16th century, the Calzadillas surname gained prominence in Granada, a city in Andalusia, where several members of the family held influential positions in local government and the church. Notably, Fray Juan de Calzadillas (1520-1589) was a renowned Dominican friar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Guadix from 1582 until his death.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the Calzadillas surname was carried across the Atlantic, and several individuals bearing this name left their mark in the New World. One such person was Hernán Calzadillas (1565-1632), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Mexico and later served as the governor of the province of Tabasco.

Another notable figure was Doña Isabel de Calzadillas (1620-1685), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Lima, Peru, whose generous donations contributed to the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city.

In the 18th century, the Calzadillas family had established branches in various parts of Spain, as well as in its colonial territories. One prominent member was General José de Calzadillas (1745-1821), a military officer who played a crucial role in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion of Spain.

Throughout its history, the Calzadillas surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clergy, military personnel, landowners, and government officials. While the name may have originated modestly, referring to those living near small paved roads, its bearers have left an indelible mark on the history and culture of Spain and its former colonial possessions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calzadillas

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

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

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