2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kalanquin
A surname likely of French origin meaning a small hood or canopy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Kalanquin. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kalanquin 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Kalanquin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalanquin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kalanquin
The surname KALANQUIN is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the 8th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Arabic words "qal'a" meaning "castle" and "qadim" meaning "ancient," suggesting a connection to an ancient castle or fortified settlement.
The name first appeared in historical records during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula, when Arabic influence was widespread in the region. Several variations of the spelling, such as "Calanquín" and "Kalanquín," can be found in medieval documents and manuscripts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KALANQUIN dates back to the 11th century, when a nobleman named Abdelaziz KALANQUIN was mentioned in a chronicle documenting the Reconquista, the period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.
During the 13th century, a prominent figure named Yusuf KALANQUIN was a respected scholar and poet in the court of the Nasrid dynasty in Granada. His literary works and contributions to the arts were celebrated during his lifetime.
In the 15th century, a family of landowners and merchants bearing the surname KALANQUIN settled in the region of Extremadura, Spain. Their descendants played a significant role in the local economy and governance of the area for several generations.
Another notable individual with the surname KALANQUIN was Fatima KALANQUIN, a renowned ceramic artist from Seville, Spain, who lived in the late 16th century. Her intricate and colorful tile work adorned many buildings and palaces during the Golden Age of Spanish art and architecture.
Throughout the centuries, the surname KALANQUIN has been associated with various place names in Andalusia, such as Alcalá de los KALANQUINES and Cortijo de los KALANQUINES, reflecting the family's historical ties to specific locations within the region.
While the name KALANQUIN may have evolved and spread to other parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Iberian Peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kalanquin
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalanquin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kalanquin 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 Kalanquin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.3% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 13
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kalanquin
Kalanquin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,089 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,836 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,089 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,836 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 Kalanquin 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 | #148,347 | #143,511 | 3.3% |
| Count | 111 | 118 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kalanquin bearers went from 111 to 118 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,836 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #143,511.
FAQ
Kalanquin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kalanquin?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Kalanquin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Kalanquin?
Kalanquin ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Kalanquin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Kalanquin.
Has Kalanquin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kalanquin went from 111 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Kalanquin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kalanquin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kalanquin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kalanquin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.3%), Hispanic (11.0%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Kalanquin (2000, 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 Kalanquin mean?
A surname likely of French origin meaning a small hood or canopy. 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 Kalanquin (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 have the surname Kalanquin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.