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

Climaco, 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 Climaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Climaco in America

Climaco is the 27164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Climaco surname appeared 891 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 Climaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Climaco 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 Climaco

The surname CLIMACO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek word "klimakos," meaning "ladder" or "staircase." This name likely referred to a person who lived near a prominent set of stairs or a location characterized by steep steps or terraces.

In the 12th century, the name appears in records from the town of Lecce, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. There are references to a family of stonemasons and builders named CLIMACO who were involved in the construction of local churches and structures during this period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in a manuscript from the year 1210, which mentions a "Petrus CLIMACO" as a landowner in the city of Taranto. This suggests that the CLIMACO family had achieved a certain level of wealth and status by the early 13th century.

The name CLIMACO is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 14th century, a Dominican friar named Giovanni CLIMACO (1292-1367) gained recognition for his writings on spiritual growth and asceticism, including his famous work "The Ladder of Divine Ascent."

Another prominent CLIMACO was Giulio CLIMACO (1555-1629), a distinguished Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Rome and Naples. His most famous creation is the Palazzo Reale di Napoli, a grand royal palace that still stands today.

In the 16th century, a noble family named CLIMACO held significant influence in the city of Bari, located in the Puglia region. One member, Antonio CLIMACO (1510-1578), served as a military leader and played a crucial role in defending the city against Ottoman attacks.

During the Renaissance, the name CLIMACO was also associated with the arts. Girolamo CLIMACO (1497-1567) was a renowned painter from Bari, known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning several churches in southern Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname CLIMACO has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Apulia, Campania, and Calabria. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Greek roots, it has become deeply ingrained in Italian culture and heritage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Climaco

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

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

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