2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Calzoncit
A surname derived from the Italian words "calzón" (pants) and the diminutive suffix "-cit", possibly denoting a former occupation related to pants-making.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Calzoncit. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Calzoncit surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Calzoncit in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Calzoncit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Calzoncit
The surname CALZONCIT has its origins in the Neapolitan region of Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "calzoncini," which means "short pants" or "trousers." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a trouser maker or seller.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CALZONCIT can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1487. In this document, a certain Giovanni CALZONCIT is mentioned as a tailor who supplied clothing to the local nobility.
During the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing a family of CALZONCIT residing in the city of Florence. A notable member of this family was Pietro CALZONCIT (1532-1598), a renowned artist who worked on several frescoes in churches throughout Tuscany.
In the 17th century, the CALZONCIT name made its way to Spain, where it was likely adapted to the local pronunciation and spelling. A document from the city of Seville, dated 1643, mentions a merchant named Juan CALZONCIT, who traded in textiles and clothing.
As the centuries passed, the CALZONCIT name continued to appear in various records across Europe. In the late 18th century, a French nobleman named Jacques CALZONCIT (1749-1822) served as a military officer during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Another notable figure with the CALZONCIT surname was Maria CALZONCIT (1812-1887), an Italian opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters of her time, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples.
While the name CALZONCIT may not be as common today as it once was, it has left a lasting legacy in the historical records of Italy, Spain, France, and beyond, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped this unique surname over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Calzoncit
Among Census respondents with the surname Calzoncit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Calzoncit bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Calzoncit surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.4% · 97
- White7.6% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Calzoncit
Calzoncit appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,736 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,736 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Calzoncit surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #152,989 | -3.9% |
| Count | 112 | 105 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Calzoncit bearers went from 112 to 105 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,736 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,989.
FAQ
Calzoncit surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Calzoncit?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Calzoncit. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Calzoncit?
Calzoncit ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Calzoncit. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Calzoncit.
Has Calzoncit become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Calzoncit went from 112 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Calzoncit?
Among Census respondents with the surname Calzoncit, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.4%. The next largest groups are White (7.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Calzoncit in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Calzoncit appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.4%), White (7.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Calzoncit (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Calzoncit mean?
A surname derived from the Italian words "calzón" (pants) and the diminutive suffix "-cit", possibly denoting a former occupation related to pants-making. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Calzoncit (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Calzoncit?
Find out how common the surname Calzoncit is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.